Village Building Trends Report

2026 Village Building Trends Report

A modern analysis on ecovillages, regenerative villages, and intentional community building

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This report is designed for

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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.