Urban
Infrastructure-dependent, heat islands
Is this your bioregion?
Regions: Any major metropolitan area, Megacities worldwide, Suburban sprawl zones, Industrial cities, Post-industrial transition cities
Countries: Applies to cities in all countries, Especially relevant: USA, China, India, Europe, Latin America, Focus on your city's specific climate overlay
Cities face unique vulnerabilities—total dependence on external supply chains for food, water, and energy. Yet cities also concentrate resources, skills, and social networks. Urban survival means building resilience within density: rooftop gardens, neighbourhood networks, and retrofitting buildings.
Survival Priorities
Neighbourhood Networks
Your neighbours are your greatest resource. Build trust and mutual aid before crisis.
See Chapter 8 →Urban Food Production
Every balcony, rooftop, and vacant lot can grow food. Think vertical and intensive.
See Chapter 3 →Water Independence
Rainwater collection, greywater reuse, and knowing your backup water sources.
See Chapter 5 →Building Retrofit
Insulation, passive cooling, and resilient systems reduce dependence on grid.
See Chapter 7 →Your 2-Year Action Plan
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Quick Start Card
5 actions you can start TODAY. Print this and put it on your fridge.
Urban Bioregion: Start Today
- 1.Meet 10 neighbours and exchange contact information
- 2.Map food-growing potential in your building or block
- 3.Store 2 weeks of water and non-perishable food
- 4.Learn what grows in containers in your climate
- 5.Identify local mutual aid and community garden groups
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Key Species
"Urban wisdom: "The best time to meet your neighbours is before you need them." Social networks are infrastructure."
Find Local Projects
Connect with restoration and regeneration projects in your area. Learn from what others are doing, volunteer, or find collaborators.
Restor.eco
Global platform with 150,000+ restoration sites. Find projects near you, connect with practitioners, and access ecological data.
Can't find local projects? You might be the one to start. Use our Community Toolkit to organize your first neighbourhood meeting.
Deep Dive: Your Bioregion
Urban and Peri-Urban Bioregions
Complete guidance for your bioregion including climate-adapted practices, local case studies, and a detailed transition plan.
Foundation Reading
These chapters provide essential skills that apply to your bioregion: