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This report is designed for
Village Builders
who want to design with wisdom rather than guesswork
Communities
who want to avoid predictable pitfalls
Policymakers & Allies
who want to support alternative housing
And for anyone who senses that belonging, ecological stewardship, and shared life are not luxuries — but necessities.
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Meet the Team
Enormous gratitude to the talented team that brought this report to life
LEAD AUTHOR
Nicole Reese
Nicole Reese is a researcher, writer, and consultant working at the intersection of regenerative development, intentional communities, and modern village design. She is the founder of Terrenity, a media and research platform focused on how villages can be designed for contemporary context. Nicole has previously worked as the Director of Communications for the Global Ecovillage Network, Director of Marketing for La Ecovilla's large scale ecovillage in Costa Rica, and as co-founder of Regen Tribe. Her work combines on-the-ground experience with systems thinking, exploring practical solutions required for collective
LEAD AUTHOR
Stephen Holsenbeck
Data Scientist / Developer / Entrepreneur
LEAD SURVEY DESIGN
Michael Muyot
Michael J. Muyot is a regenerative systems designer and civic infrastructure strategist working at the intersection of ethical AI, bioregional economics, and cultural activation. A former ESG pioneer who architected the NASDAQ CRD Sustainability Index, he now leads ApexDAO and IMMERSA™, platforms advancing decentralized governance, participatory design, and real-world community resilience. Recognized by the U.S. Congress for civic leadership, he is the author of Co-Creating the Future: Regenerative Economic Zones and the creator of The Bloom Protocol, a visionary narrative and systems framework mapping the transition from extractive economies to regenerative futures.
SURVEY RESEARCHER & DESIGNER
Joshua Smith
Whole systems village designer and branding specialist.
DATA SOVREIGNTY MANAGER
Jacob Foster
BioHarmonic Architect for the Regenerative Renaissance.
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIST
Jim Fanara
Reimagining marketing for conscious and regenerative businesses.
SURVEY PYSCHOLOGIST
Jalisia Rachelle
Multi-media artist and author.
DATA ANALYST
Steven Liaros
Author of Rethinking the City. 30 years of experience in local government, as a consultant and in academic research. Systems-thinker with interests in how global mega-trends are changing the way we live.