EP-241 WILD CITIES: How Nature Can Save Our Urban Lives

2025-11-16

In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we are joined by Chris Fitch, author of Wild Cities, about the critical role nature plays in modern urban life — and how cities around the world are finding simple, innovative ways to reconnect people with the outdoors. Chris explains key concepts from the book, including biophilia, the human need for nature, and homo urbanus, the rapid shift to city living that has reshaped our daily experience over the last century. Together, they explore inspiring examples from cities across the globe: Japan’s research on nature and stress, Nairobi’s challenges with “biop...

In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we are joined by Chris Fitch, author of Wild Cities, about the critical role nature plays in modern urban life — and how cities around the world are finding simple, innovative ways to reconnect people with the outdoors.

Chris explains key concepts from the book, including biophilia, the human need for nature, and homo urbanus, the rapid shift to city living that has reshaped our daily experience over the last century. Together, they explore inspiring examples from cities across the globe: Japan’s research on nature and stress, Nairobi’s challenges with “biophobia,” Singapore’s groundbreaking green buildings, Medellín’s wildlife corridors, Barcelona’s superblocks and BC Buses, and more.

This conversation shows how nature isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity that improves health, happiness, safety, and even biodiversity. And importantly, many of the most effective solutions are low-cost, scalable, and already transforming cities today.

👉 To find Chris's latest book, visit:

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Cities-Discovering-Living-Modern/dp/0008557187

👉 To learn more, visit:

https://www.instagram.com/wildcities.book/?hl=en

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