Editor’s summary – Cities are hotspots for implementing nature-based solutions such as street trees, rain gardens, green roofs, and restored wetlands to mitigate urban heat, flooding, and pollution. The same stressors that necessitate these nature-based solutions also act as selection agents, yet evolution is rarely considered when designing interventions involving living organisms. In a Review, Alberti et al. synthesized research on eco-evolutionary dynamics in cities and their implications for nature-based solutions. The authors propose design principles based on their findings and suggest future research avenues to test their efficacy. —Bianca Lopez
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