Mastodawn

RE: https://mastodon.social/@big_5_project/116244397498476861

Grateful to be part of this important conversation in Barcelona.

At The Nature of Cities, we’re especially interested in how digital systems can deepen our connection to nature—and support real, grounded forms of care and stewardship.

Looking forward to learning and exchanging with this inspiring group.

See you in Barcelona. 💚

#TNOC #DigitalEcologies #UrbanNature #MoreThanHumanCities

The Nature of Cities 15h ago

What if every street tree was a story waiting to be read?

A tarot deck as urban lens: noticing care, damage, creativity, and the quiet relationships that hold cities together. Matthew López-Jensen & Lindsay Campbell show us that nothing in the city has to change — only how you look at it.

And once you start noticing… the city starts asking something back.

👉 Read the full essay: https://www.thenatureofcities.com/TNOC/2026/03/17/street-tree-tarot-is-a-tool-for-storytelling-connection-and-reflection/

#UrbanNature #StreetTrees #TNOCessay #Storytelling #CityAsText #UrbanEcology

The Nature of Cities 2d ago

We’re happy to join Going Green Global 2026 in Ljubljana — a rich international program exploring how design can help shape more sustainable and inclusive futures.

Join us in this inspiring week-long program:
https://en.fd.si/goingreenglobal-2026-traditional-international-design-week-at-faculty-of-design.html

#TNOC #GoingGreenGlobal #MoreThanHumanCities #Ljubljana

The Nature of Cities Mar 11

#TNOCessay Cities promise opportunity and connection. But for many young people experiencing homelessness, urban life means navigating fragmented systems of care, moving between shelters, clinics, and services that rarely connect.

What would it mean to design cities where care systems truly connect?

Read the essay and join the conversation:

https://bit.ly/3NdBNIg

The Nature of Cities Mar 5

What can a five-year-old teach us about climate change?

Sometimes the most meaningful climate lessons begin with a child’s question.

Read the essay:
https://www.thenatureofcities.com/TNOC/2026/03/03/learning-climate-lessons-from-my-5-year-old/

💬 Join the conversation:
After reading, share a thought in the essay’s comment section. What climate lessons have you learned from children?

#TNOCessay #ClimateStories #Storytelling #UrbanNature #MoreThanHumanCities

The Nature of Cities Mar 4

Biodiversa+Mar 4

Restoration only works if nature is connected, not just protected. Structural indicators (FAD, ProtConn) show where habitats are, but functional connectivity shows whether species can actually move.
Explore the challenges of tracking connectivity across Europe: https://www.biodiversa.eu/2026/03/02/connectivity-workshop-report/