Serenbe, the award-winning biophilic community located just outside of Atlanta, has been selected as the "World's Greatest Biophilic Community" by the World's Greatest!, a national television series that goes behind the scenes to spotlight noteworthy companies, organizations, and destinations. The recognition underscores the growing importance of biophilic design in creating sustainable, health-focused communities and positions Serenbe as a model for integrating nature into everyday life.
The Serenbe segment showcases the community's pioneering approach to creating a place where people, nature, and community are designed to thrive together. For the feature, the World's Greatest! film crew traveled to Chattahoochee Hills to capture life throughout Serenbe, from its trails, farm, and farmers market to its architecture, restaurants, Inn, and streetscapes. The segment also features interviews with Serenbe Founder Steve Nygren and COO Garnie Nygren, along with Serenbe residents, exploring the vision behind the community and how its biophilic design connects people to nature through thoughtful land planning, fresh food, wellness, the arts, and everyday opportunities to spend time outdoors.
"Serenbe was founded on the belief that development doesn't have to come at the expense of nature and that the two actually enhance one another," said Steve Nygren, Founder of Serenbe. "Being selected as the World's Greatest Biophilic Community is an exciting opportunity to share what we've learned at Serenbe and show a national audience there is a different way to think about how we build communities and live our daily lives."
This national recognition matters because it highlights a viable alternative to conventional suburban sprawl, which often prioritizes cars over people and isolates residents from nature. By demonstrating that a community can be both economically successful and environmentally restorative, Serenbe offers a replicable model for developers, planners, and policymakers seeking to address challenges such as loneliness, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental degradation. The community of over 800 residents is set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses. Focused on wellbeing, Serenbe is a neighborhood with fresh food, over 300 days of arts and cultural programming, multiple independent shops, a 27-room Inn, a new wellness retreat, four restaurants, and a working organic farm. The best reason to live here is the life here.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond Serenbe itself. As more people seek healthier, more connected ways of living, biophilic communities could become a significant trend in real estate and urban planning. The World's Greatest! feature is expected to inspire viewers to reconsider how their own communities are designed and to advocate for more green spaces, walkability, and local food systems. The segment can be viewed here, and for more information about Serenbe, visit Serenbe.com.
