•  Elicit Beauty

•  Foster Biodiversity

•  Design for Physiological Well-Being

•  Incorporate Biophilic Principles and Patterns

•  Reconnect People to Place, Each Other and the Natural Environment

•  Design for Whole & Complete Systems: Soil, Water, Vegetation, Climate & the Children of all Species

•  Celebrate and Build from Local Culture, Traditions, Experiences & Assets

•  Inspire and Teach Compassion & Empathy through Open, Creative Engagement, Play and Education

•  Identify and Tackle Critical Community Needs and Issues

•  Artfully Design for Play, Education and Environmental Conservation

•  Provide Abundant Opportunities for Community Engagement, Education & Investment

•  Inspire and Cultivate Leadership

•  Work to Make a Difference at all scales: Garden, Neighborhood, Community, City & Region