Breathing Life Into Urban Spaces.

At our core, humans have a deep, instinctual need to connect with the natural world. Modern city life, for all its advantages, can often sever this connection, leaving us in environments that feel functional but not truly nourishing. Our philosophy is simple: we believe the best urban spaces are those that honor this innate need for nature.

Our mission is to weave these timeless, natural elements back into the city fabric. Using permaculture principles and data-driven design, we transform the urban landscape into a supportive habitat.

Help us map our city’s biome! Use this form to submit photos of interesting sites you see. This could be a great nature-based solution, a problem area, or a space with untapped potential. Thank you for contributing.

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This interactive map shows live Sentinel-2 satellite data, processed by Google Earth Engine to visualise the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). It is a powerful example of how we can identify areas that lack green space and target interventions where they are most needed.

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For those who want to dive deeper, our wiki is an open repository of our knowledge. It contains detailed methodologies, data dictionaries, in-depth case studies, and tutorials on how to use our open data. Please note: You are navigating to our separate documentation site.

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We strive to improve the environment in cities by integrating elements of nature, applying permaculture thinking, and leveraging data to create sustainable, resilient urban ecosystems.

Core Values

• Ecological Regeneration: Fostering biodiversity and restoring natural processes in urban settings.
• Community Engagement: Collaborating with local communities to create shared green spaces.
• Sustainable Design: Implementing long-lasting, low-impact solutions inspired by permaculture.
• Data-Driven Impact: Utilizing Open GIS data to identify and prioritize areas for ecological improvement.

Greenery & Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) leverage the power of nature to address urban challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and human well-being.

DIY & How-To Guides

• Green Roof Installation
• Urban Planters: Design & Build
• Miyawaki Forests for Urban Spaces
• Living Walls

Explore some of our example initiatives to make cities greener and more resilient.

Greenway Revitalization

Transforming an underutilized urban corridor into a vibrant greenway with native plants and community gardens.

Rooftop Permaculture Farm

Establishing a productive rooftop farm using permaculture principles to supply local produce.

Nature-Based Solutions

Implementing green infrastructure like rain gardens and green roofs.

Permaculture Design

Creating sustainable systems modeled on natural ecosystems.

Urban Greening Strategy

Developing comprehensive strategies for increasing green cover in cities.

Ecological Consulting

Providing expert advice on urban ecology and habitat restoration.

UrbanBiome Awarded Grant for City Park Regeneration

October 26, 2023 We’re thrilled to announce funding to revitalize City Park, focusing on native species and community involvement.

New Study on Urban Heat Island Effect Reduction

September 15, 2023 Our latest research highlights the significant impact of urban greening on mitigating heat island effects.

Our work is driven by a passion for creating greener, more resilient cities for everyone. If you share our vision, please consider supporting our mission.

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For inquiries, collaborations, or to request access to the UrbanBiome Tool, please reach out.

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: urbanbiome.co.uk

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