CITYGREEN Issue 16

The bringing of the built environment into alignment with the city’s ecosystem is discussed in this issue of CITYGREEN. Elizabeth Calabrese presents the concept of creating a Sense of Space with Biophilic Tapestry, and emphasizes the importance of integrating nature, natural systems and processes back into the built environment. The issue also features parks in the city for play and restoration, such as Jacob Ballas’ Children’s Garden, Admiralty Park and the Therapeutic Gardens at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Tiong Bahru Park. These articles are complemented by Urban Forest Therapy in Singapore, which aims to connect people with nature and cultivate positive mind set.