The City for Humans and Raccoons is a design proposal that is based on the fact that cities are not only a habitat for human but also for a rising number of other species, who adapted to the new environment. In many cases, such as the raccoon, humans spend a lot of energy and money to keep them away. But these animals and evolution keep on adapting to the new challenges.
Therefore, I propose to rather use this energy to create a city where we can coexist with the raccoon in an accepting manner. When we include the needs of animals from the first moment, a new way of inclusive city design evolves. Out of this emerges a more healthy and sustainable, nature- and human-based city.
City for Humans and Non-Humans
Aims to facilitate the coexistence of humans and various species in the man-made landscape. As cities expand, they encroach upon the habitats of non-human species. This proposal seeks solutions to collaborate and share spaces in a respectful and safe manner for all inhabitants.
Understanding other species
Is essential for reacting and interacting with raccoons. By learning about their habits, needs, and risks, city designs can be adjusted to enhance coexistence.
Imagine
You live in a city and wake up in the middle of the night. You get up and take a look out of the window.
You see busy streets, but there are no humans. The mammals you are watching are raccoons, running and climbing around on their search for food. In the evening they come out of their shelter which are spread in the city, on big trees, on top of roofs, and inside the facades.
They check the organic trash cans which have small openings for them to enter and cross streets using bridges that are installed for them to avoid accidents. When the morning rises they go back into their shelter to sleep, leaving the city to the humans.