By Brandon Klein

The Serenbe community has four main sections each devoted to one of four elements: arts, agriculture, health and education, said Powell spokeswoman Megan Canavan. It includes a 25-acre organic farm, farmer’s markets and edible landscaping. Serenbe founder Steven Nygren purchased the property in the 1990s. The spread of urban sprawl prompted him in 2000 to lead an effort to create a land-use plan that would preserve 70 percent of 40,000 acres, while providing 20 percent more housing than the traditional suburban community.