This article explores the shift from anthropocentric urbanism where human needs dominate city planning to a post-anthropocentric approach that embraces more-than-human urbanism. As cities grow and environmental crises intensify, traditional development models have proven inadequate, often resulting in habitat loss, biodiversity decline, and fragmented ecosystems. In response, new strategies are emerging that treat cities as shared habitats for both human and non-human life. The article highlights methodologies like Animal-Aided Design (AAD), which integrate species needs directly into planning processes, and discusses the critical role of urban planning in embedding ecological thinking across scales.

A case study of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore illustrates how nature-based infrastructure can regenerate ecosystems while improving urban quality of life. The article also reflects on challenges such as the lack of practical frameworks and the need for a cultural mindset shift among planners and communities. Finally, it argues that sustainable urban futures require compelling, net-positive visions where cities actively restore ecological systems. These visions must be grounded in local strategies, particularly at the neighborhood scale, where ecological infrastructure, public services, and community engagement can converge to build inclusive, regenerative urban environments for all forms of life.