Home▸Articles▸Ecology & Conservation Biology

Urban Biodiversity Planning

Designing cities that support nature and people.

mysimulator teamUpdated June 2026≈ 3 min read▶ Open Urban Biodiversity Planning Grid simulation

Strategies

Green/blue infrastructure networks

Native and climate-resilient plantings

Citizen science and equity

жива демонстрація · пов'язана симуляція● LIVE

Example

Example: Citywide Pollinator Network

Map habitats and gaps.

Implement connected plantings.

Track pollinator presence.

Frequently asked questions

Heat islands?

Trees and reflective surfaces.

Pollinators?

Habitat patches and corridors.

Stormwater?

Wetlands and permeable surfaces.

Maintenance?

Design for longevity and cost.

Monitoring?

Indicators and remote sensing.

Conflicts?

Stakeholder engagement.

Invasives?

Prevention and control plans.

Accessibility?

Inclusive green spaces.

Funding?

Public–private partnerships.

Policy?

Urban nature targets and codes.

Try it live

Everything above runs in your browser — open Urban Biodiversity Planning Grid and change the parameters while it is running. Nothing is installed, nothing is uploaded, the whole model lives in one tab.

▶ Open Urban Biodiversity Planning Grid simulation