Wild Cities

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Journeys Through the Modern Urban Jungle

Chris Fitch

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William Collins
09 April 2026

Urban communities; Applied ecology; Social impact of environmental issues; Urban & municipal planning; Wildlife: general interest

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE

'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS

'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENT, ★★★★★

Nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But today the majority of the world’s population lives in some form of urban environment. And by 2050, two-thirds of humanity will live in towns and cities.

Studies have shown that a daily walk in the woods can improve our health and happiness, that those who can observe a natural scene through a hospital window will recover faster. The sound of birds, the smell of tree oils, the presence of free-flowing water – these are all vital to our wellbeing. So as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, how do we protect our connection to the natural world?

In Wild Cities, Chris Fitch leads us around the world in search of answers, visiting pioneering cities and meeting the people working at the forefront of this issue. From the tiny urban forests in Tokyo and the star-rich skies of Flagstaff, to the meandering river of Munich and lions prowling through gardens in Nairobi, this is a globe-spanning look at how to bring nature into the places we live – and how to create the wild cities of the future.

By: Chris Fitch
Imprint: William Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780008557225
ISBN 10: 0008557225
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 09 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Chris Fitch was born in Westminster, before spending his childhood in the tropical South Pacific rainforests of the Solomon Islands. After graduating from Royal Holloway University of London with a BA in Geography, he worked in wide variety of media roles, including as a correspondent for Monocle 24 global radio. He later became senior staff writer at Geographical (the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society) reporting from some of the most remote parts of the planet, learning first-hand about the world's biggest problems, from climate change to species extinctions. His first book, Atlas of Untamed Places, was published in 2017, and nominated for an Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award. In 2019, he began writing for international brands such as Lonely Planet and The Atlantic, as well as completing his third book, Subterranea, published in 2020. He has lived in a wide variety of countries, including New Zealand, South Korea, and Brazil, and is now based in Portugal.

Reviews for Wild Cities: Journeys Through the Modern Urban Jungle

PRAISE FOR WILD CITIES 'An engaging tone enlivens a book packed with surprising information … Wild Cities is a splendid, uplifting book that is as entertaining as it is enlightening' Independent, five-star review & Book of the Month ‘The battle for stabilising our planet will be won or lost in cities. Chris Fitch’s beautiful book is a joyride through the ingenious nature-based solutions for urban life and infrastructure that are showing the way. ‘Wild Cities’ is a mind-shifting, heart-lifting glimpse into the healthy, sustainable, calm and beautiful cities that could be ours if we open our eyes to the possibilities and pull together for change’ Isabella Tree 'An inspiring and essential guide to reconnecting urban life with the wildness we all need for a thriving future' Alastair Humphreys 'Thought-provoking and can give food for thought to policymakers and individuals alike' Geographical 'An excellent, meticulously researched book, which should be mandatory reading for every city planner in Britain' Country Life ‘Illuminating, evocative and inspirational. If you live in a big city, this book will make you look at it in a completely new way’ Sinclair McKay 'An important and fabulous book, with so many great stories and beautiful insights. Really wonderful stuff' Daniel Raven Ellison, National Geographic Explorer and founder of National Park City and Slow Ways campaigns