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Yi Fu Tuan once said that geography is the study of the Earth as the home of humanity. An astute observation. But we share this home with myriad other species – something we often forget. We must remember that other cultures and other times offer us alternative ways of being in the world, ways of being that do not privilege humanity as the sole benefactor of this beautiful world. Although our world has transitioned recently to a largely urban planet – this does not mean that we should naturalise living with pollution, noise, traffic congestion, impoverishment, homelessness, species extinction etc. Even though the whole idea of cities being natural may seem an oxymoron, it is crazy not to consider how we can make our urban homes more ‘natural’ and hence sustainable. Here are some ideas…
What is natural about urban landscapes? What is understood by nature in the built environment? How might rethinking the ecology of cities shape our lifestyles, identities, communities and ways of travelling? This blog is devoted to a critical questioning of the urban environment including: planning research, urban policy, built form and community praxis. This site is a continual work-in-progress and we welcome contributions from anyone interested in exploring urban and environmental issues. 
Walk Against Warming
This Saturday 4th November, 2006.
2pm @ Queen’s Park (corner George and Elizabeth streets)
