Urban Oasis - by Jessica Jungbauer (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Former runways, abandoned buildings, disused railways and more: discover the urban spaces worldwide that have been transformed into green havens. Showcasing the transformative power of nature in today's cities, Urban Oasis is a journey through the innovative and inspiring green city spaces rising around the world to meet the challenges of the climate crisis and social inequality. From Berlin's Tempelhof Airport, now a thriving public space, to the former landfill site transformed into Cairo's Al-Azhar Park, to Bangkok's Thammasat University Urban Farm, the largest organic rooftop farm in Asia, the forward-thinking green projects featured in this stunning book offer abundant glimpses of a greener future. Text in English and German.

About the Author

Jessica Jungbauer is a freelance journalist, content writer and photographer focusing on food, travel and sustainability. After years in Berlin, she currently travels around Europe indefinitely and works remotely, always looking for inspiring stories of people and places. She works for print and online magazines (editorial and corporate), agencies and companies.