Creative Synthesis

Sante Fe-based planning and design consults the Regenesis Group approach sustainable development in a way that fully integrates place into the processes of restoration, growth, and ecologically-friendly use.  Rather than viewing sustainable development as an end in its own right–quantifiably defined in light of ecological factors–the emphasis on place takes the principle further by incorporating cultural sustainability as a key factor.  The group’s core philosophy recognizes the complexity of “place” as a human construction–including social systems, personal responses, and the role of place in thought and art.

In practice, this ideal drives the Regenesis Group to help clients approach development in a way that balances cultural traditions, green planning, and the sometimes fluid nature of individual perception and connection.  Their style emphasizes collaboration and a sense of partnership among all parties and the local community, as well as an awareness that the details of any project–and occasionally the basic vision–evolve.  In light of the qualitative nature of place, Regenesis also works to help clients become more cognisant of how their experiences and perceptions shape planning.  The most innovative aspect of their work centers around the creation of a “Story of Place,” a meta-document that defines the history and potential of the area along with the interconnections that have been essential to its life, and serves ultimately as a guide for development.