Net positive biophilic urbanism

Abstract

Purpose – Positive development and biophilic urbanism appear to be grounded in a different human-nature relationship. Biophilic urbanism builds on the theory that humans have an innate need to feel connected with nature, and explores ways to amplify its psychological and physiological benefits. Positive development contends that development must proactively increase nature in absolute terms (beyond pre-industrial conditions). The purpose of this paper is to propose a radical reconstruction of development design and decision making. Are these positions compatible? Design/methodology/approach – A literature review revealed many similarities and differences between the two theories, and the vie..