Abstract: Biophilic city is a new development model designed to address the sharp decline in urban biodiversity and meet human needs for close contact with nature. It embraces the concept of harmonious coexistence and symbiosis between humans and other organisms within the urban environment, striving to build a life community that integrates “humans”, “nature”, and “other organisms” in the city. We systematically review the connotation, planning, and design principles, and content of building a biophilic city. By examining practical cases from Singapore, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Wellington, we analyzed their exemplary experiences across four scales: regional, urban, community, and architectural, aiming to provide reference and inspiration for the planning and design of biophilic cities in China. The construction of biophilic cities will help enrich urban biodiversity, enhance the integrity, stability, and resilience of urban ecosystems, and increase people’s sense of happiness in their biophilic experiences.

Key words: biophilia, urban biodiversity, nature, life community, planning and design