Serenbe, an award-winning biophilic community located just outside of Atlanta, has been selected as the "World's Greatest Biophilic Community" by World's Greatest!, a national television series produced by How2Media that goes behind the scenes to spotlight noteworthy companies, organizations, and destinations. The announcement was made in a press release dated September 9, 2026, from Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia.
The recognition comes as part of a segment on the national series, which showcases Serenbe'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 includes interviews with Serenbe Founder Steve Nygren and COO Garnie Nygren, along with 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 recognition is significant because it brings national attention to the biophilic design movement, which emphasizes integrating nature into built environments to improve well-being. Serenbe, founded by the Nygren family in 2004, is home to over 800 residents and is set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes, restaurants, arts, and businesses. The community features 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. Its selection as the world's greatest biophilic community underscores the growing demand for sustainable, health-focused living options and could inspire other developers to adopt similar models. For readers and the real estate industry, this highlights a shift toward communities that prioritize environmental conservation and quality of life, potentially influencing future urban and suburban planning.
The Serenbe segment can be viewed on the World's Greatest! episode, and more information about Serenbe is available at Serenbe.com.
