In the context of an urbanizing and warming world, the loss of ecosystems and species extinction are pressing concerns. To address these issues, it's crucial to explore the potential of evolving urban habitats. Claudia explores how urban habitats can be enhanced through more autonomous planting technologies that integrate restoration strategies. She demonstrates how aligning site conditions, plant palettes, and appropriate management can lead to more robust and maintainable planting. Several successful projects by her firm, Phyto Studio, illustrate how these approaches not only enrich ecosystems but also enhance human lives.

Claudia West wrote Planting for a Post-Wild World with Thomas Rainer. 

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