How to Build Cities for Wildlife, Not Just People

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people

In central Seoul, South Korea, a motorway once covered a buried urban stream. Today, that same stretch has been uncovered—a process known as daylighting—and this river is home to plants, fish and insects. This flowing water cools the city in summer and attracts tens of thousands of people every day. What used to be concrete now boosts biodiversity, the local economy and community well-being.

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research RicciB Wed, 06/05/2026 - 14:24 6 May 2026 Dr Helen Currie, from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, writes for The Conversation In central Seoul, South Korea, a motorway once covered a buried urban stream. Today, that same stretch has been uncovered – a process known as daylighting – and this river is home to plants, fish and insects. This flowing water cools the cit…