Cohabitation - creating regenerative multispecies green spaces in the city using methods of non-anthropocentric design

The article examines concepts and methods for creating multispecies green spaces in cities as well as the possibilities of using them to counteract the degradation of urban wildlife habitats and the biodiversity loss. Concepts of multispecies cohabitation were compared with methods of designing for urban wildlife. The synthesis of the analysed issues served as the basis for developing guidelines for shaping regenerative multispecies green spaces. As the fundamental features of multispecies spaces on a planning scale were most often identified the connectivity and accessibility of green areas, while on an urban and architectural scale, they were adaptability to the needs of animals, habitat diversity and safety. In the context of increasing ecological awareness among residents, co-creation and sharing of space with animals were usually emphasised. The presented theoretical framework can serve as a starting point for an open discussion on the significant role of wild animals in the process of creating regenerative urban spaces and their place in the contemporary city landscape.