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spaces that grow people
For those creating developmental spaces, or building the field that makes them possible. The concept, the evidence, the network, and the craft.
The concept
- Whitepaper · 2025Developmental Spaces: cultural incubators for a time of transformationOur fullest statement: why now, the five domains, the qualities of these spaces, and the path forward for the field.
- DefinitionWhat is a developmental space?Centres more than boundaries: sustained, multi-domain inner development in service of paradigmatic transition.
- RationaleWhy developmental spaces?The five whys, from field-building down to the metacrisis.
- Vision and strategyTalks and decksThe overview deck, the whitepaper launch presentation, and strategy material, published progressively.
The manifesto
“We call for the creation of transformational developmental spaces, grounded in half a century of research on our personal and collective potential for growth.”
Founding signatories: Commonweal · Life Itself · Ekskäret · Springboard
The field
You are not building alone.
- NetworkThe Developmental Spaces networkOrganisations and individuals building, researching or resourcing developmental spaces.
- ExamplesExisting spacesCommunities and institutions embodying developmental principles.
- Field-buildingBuilding the fieldThe initiative with Fetzer, Commonweal and Ekskäret.
- ResourcesReference materialsRelated organisations and further reading.
The craft
How to actually run one.
- FoundingCreating a Life TogetherSummary and notes on the classic.
- ConflictTransforming Conflict in CommunityOur free course.
- GovernanceKeeping communities alignedDon't do these five things.
- Space designThe impact of design on wellbeing in coliving spaces
- WikiThe knowledge baseWorking notes on developmental science, practices and maps: the research layer beneath the paper.
- CapitalNeed capital for a place?The Fund stream: ownership models, the fund archive, and project deal-flow.