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Inspiring closeness to water through urban design

In a biophilic year archive

Cities used to gather by water. Then, with time, they largely turned their backs to it. Designing the edge where city meets water can revive a closeness to something life depends on, something that is too often taken for granted.

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This essay is part of A Biophilic Year Archive, available with the book A Biophilic Year: 365 thoughts on the essence and practice of biophilic design.

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