From our good friends over at Serenbe Stories, hear Monica and Steve Nygren’s interview with retired marine Colonel Mark “Puck” Mykleby. In this episode, Mark explains why biophilic communities are an important aspect of national security, how sustainability drives economic growth, and why smart growth at home becomes smart power abroad. You will also learn about the origins of the Biophilic Institute, as well as the work Mark is doing in the private sector to create more walkable communities. Though this interview is from December 2019, its themes are as timely as ever. If you are interested in learning more about how we can scale biophilic design, join us for the virtual Biophilic Leadership Summit on October 11th and 12th. Biophilic Solutions listeners get a special rate when they use the code BiophilicSolutions.Show NotesRegister for the 2021 Biophilic Leadership Summit (Oct. 11 & 12, 2021) with code BiophilicSolutionsThe Biophilic InstituteThe Grand New Strategy: Restoring America’s Prosperity, Security, and Sustainability in the 21st Century by Mark Mykelby, Patrick Doherty, and Joel MakowerAdmiral Michael Glenn Mullen, Joint Chiefs of StaffCongress for the New UrbanismThe New America FoundationLong Haul Capital Group