A holistic approach to development that goes beyond sustainability to actively restore and regenerate social, economic, and environmental systems.
This model has been applied in diverse contexts from urban neighborhoods to rural communities, consistently achieving positive impacts across multiple sustainability indicators. Based on living systems principles and developed by the Regenesis Group.
Average 45% improvement in ecological health indicators
60% increase in community connection and social capital measures
35% improvement in local economic circulation and resilience
Overall system vitality scores improve by 50% within 3 years
85% of stakeholders report meaningful participation in process
Complete 200-page framework with assessment tools and implementation guidance
Worksheet and indicators for measuring system vitality and health
15 detailed case studies of successful regenerative development projects
Professional development guide for regenerative development practitioners
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Regenesis Group (Pamela Mang & Ben Haggard)
Systemic framework for regenerative design — partnering with place rather than extracting from it.
Canonical text behind our Regenerative Development best practice. Goes beyond sustainability metrics to place-evolving practice.
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