Serenbe’s design is based around Biophilia - the idea that humans have an innate tendency to seek connections with nature - and in the final episode of season 1, Steve Nygren talks about finding his purpose in building this utopia for his grandchildren and all the residents that have chosen to spend their lives here.

The biophilic principles are meant to provide personal wellbeing, community engagement, national security and global balance. Those 12 principles are: Land Use, Education, Food Systems, Economic Development, Tax Base, Transportation, Energy, Structures, Waste Management, Community Engagement, Green Infrastructure and Water.

Questions Answered

What is Biophilia?

What are the Biophilic Principles and why are they important at every level of development and government?

What is the mission of the Biophilic Institute?

Why doesn’t Steve Nygren plan to build more “Serenbe’s?”

What is the future of Serenbe?

People + Organizations Mentioned

Rodale Institute

Serenbe Development

Steve Cover

The Grand Strategy

Terrapin Bright Green

Tim Beatley

Bill Browning

Biophilia at Scale

Biophilic Cities

Chattahoochee NOW

Mark “Puck” Mykleby

Nygren Placemaking

Riverlands Project

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