461. Want a better world? Steven Nygren teaches us how to build it

You have to see it to be it, right? 

Well for the better world we want and more prosperous, healthy communities we want to be, this week gives you exactly that sense of optimism that it’s possible to build. 

“Serenbe” just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, was an idea that instead of ‘urban sprawl’ with endless streets of concrete, houses and lawns, towns could be built to preserve 70% agriculture/green spaces while also bringing in the best of what connected us to each other in cities, through healthy commerce, arts, sports and education.

I first brought Steve Nygren’s Serenbe story to the Show #143 7 years ago - a very worthwhile listen for the full backstory of how it came to be. 

Now, 20+ years on, Steve is on a legacy mission to ensure people feel that change is possible if you do this one thing: 

START IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. He speaks and consults globally on healthy land development for people and planet, and now has a book in hand to inspire millions.  

Steve helps people model beneficial ways to both preserve and develop land by focusing on the 12 Biophilic Development Principles that are implemented in the Serenbe community.

If you find yourself often consumed and feeling hopeless by what’s going on ‘out there,’ come spend an hour with us to focus on your power, your agency and your influence right where you are. 

I hope you’re as inspired by Steve’s message as I have been since coming across his story. 

Alexx x

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?

- Show #146: Utopian community of Serenbe with Steve Nygren

- Show #193 – Teresa Coady on Rebuilding Earth: Designing Eco Conscious Habitats for Humans

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Website: https://stevenygren.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenygren/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenygren/

Steve’s new book: https://bit.ly/4lqfry5

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