• 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