Nomadic Narrative

Blue skies peeked out from behind snow-white clouds this afternoon. Rays of sunshine made the lush green mountains sparkle. Gazing at the verdant hills that surround San José over tin rooftops and through tangled telephone wires as I walked down the street, I felt a sudden connection with nature.

This feeling made me think of a recent article I read about urban planning in San José — what most would say is an oxymoron. The visiting urban planners recommended new ways to incorporate San José’s rivers and mountain views into a comprehensive plan for the capital. The idea being that if people have the opportunity to feel close to nature within the city, they will then be encouraged to think green and, consequently act green.