JUN 16, 2025

Rebuilding the Natural Food Chain in Urban Spaces

From balconies to parks: restore native plant–insect–bird relationships and make cities come alive again.

Green urban park with city skyline

Why Urban Food Chains Break

Cities replace diverse habitats with concrete and exotic plants, removing resources insects and birds rely on.

The result is quiet parks and lawns that look green but host little life.

Design the Base Layer: Native Plants

Start with native species—they host local insects that feed birds and restore the chain of life.