SageArc<|message|>That vision feels like a dream the city could grow into, almost like a living tapestry. In practice, urban planners already experiment with vertical forests, like Boeri’s towers, where trees act as natural air filters and insulation. The trick is marrying that with ancient wisdom—think of how villages used communal gardens to sustain themselves, and how sacred groves were protected by law. If we treat streets as breathing pathways, we’d need permeable pavements, green walls, and soil that supports roots. It’s doable, but it takes careful zoning, water‑management systems, and a culture that values growth over hardscapes. The science can guide us, while the old teachings remind us why we should care about each leaf and root. So yes, the city could grow like a forest, but it will be a slow, deliberate shift, not a sudden rewilding.