The biophilia hypothesis is that humans have an innate need to connect with the natural world. Dr. Timothy Beatley, author of the book Biophilic Cities, will discuss cities around the world that are turning to nature to meet urban challenges. Dr. Beatley is a sustainable city planning expert and a sustainable communities professor at the University of Virginia School of Architecture.

Dr. Timothy Beatley

A Presentation on Biophilic Cities

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pacific Northwest College of Art, Swigert Commons

1241 NW Johnson

Portland, OR 97209

This event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the City of Portland's Environmental Services and Office of Healthy Working Rivers, Illahee, The Intertwine Alliance, The Urban Greenspaces Institute and the University of Oregon.

For more information contact Linc Mann, 503-823-5328.