Biophilic Cities in Action: Policy, Planning & Urban Nature with JD Brown (Biophilic Cities)

How can cities go beyond green spaces and truly integrate nature into everyday life? In this episode of Renaturing for Resilience, host Stewart Monti speaks with JD Brown, Program Director at Biophilic Cities, about the intersection of policy, urban planning, and biophilic design.JD shares insights on how cities worldwide are embedding nature into governance and infrastructure, including: What makes a biophilic city and how to create one How policy and legal frameworks shape urban greening efforts The challenges of funding and implementing nature-based solutions Why community-driven, equitable access to nature is key to urban resilienceThis episode explores how policy, planning, and innovation can make cities not just greener—but truly biophilic and climate-resilient.