Urban jungle
Join Grist as we explore the wild landscapes of our cities.
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Bird’s-eye view: Why crows thrive in the urban jungleWith biodiversity on the wane, crows' prospects are inextricably linked with ours. Find out why in this video.
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The tent is too damn high: Camping comes to the city
Call it roughing it or installation art, it’s all about getting out, while never leaving the city limits.
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Want to become an urban naturalist? Try trailing a toddler
When it comes to noticing the wild details in a mundane landscape, nobody does it like little people.
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The littlest parks could make the biggest civic changes
San Francisco's parklets program stands to change its streets and the city's mindset.
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Architect Jeanne Gang threads nature into urban landscapes
Gang is among the new generation of designers and urban planners who are working natural forms and habitat into a…
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Climate change is making private heat islands for people of color
New research suggests that people of color are at a higher risk for extreme heat events.
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New show of guerrilla urbanism is both inspiring and a little creepy
Remember when DIY urbanism was frowned upon if not outright illegal? According to a new exhibition, guerrilla tactics have become…
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An inner-city neighborhood rallies around a long-neglected park
In a down-and-out corner of Washington, D.C., kids cleaned up a local park. The adults followed, and now it’s a…
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A mixtape love letter to the parks that birthed hip hop
Here are some great rap songs that celebrate the role of parks in city life and the history of hip…
