Utopic Wellness Communities Are A Multibillion-Dollar Real Estate Trend

Fast Company (01/24/2018)
  • More new developments (neighborhoods, apartment buildings) are being built around health and wellness.
  • Many are located near mountains, parks, rivers, and/or farms.
  • Atlanta’s Serenbe community (300 homes) includes nature-inspired architecture, hiking trails, an organic farm and farmer’s market.
  • With prospective buyers willing to pay 10-25% premiums, the North American wellness housing market has grown to $52.5 billion (+6.4% annual growth).
  • 80-90% of our health outcomes are tied to where and how we live.
  • Residents in these communities report lower blood pressure and less depression.