NEIGHBR's Bold Vision: Redefining Sustainable Living and Affordable Housing

I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow! Devin: What is your superpower? Corey: I like to call it artistic engineering. I have a background in music–classically trained in violin and viola–and that informs the way I go about some of the more technical things I do. It opens me up to endless possibilities. Sustainable living shouldn’t be a luxury—it should be the standard. That’s the driving philosophy behind Corey Johnson’s innovative real estate development project, NEIGHBR. Corey, the founder and CEO of NEIGHBR, is pioneering a bold new approach to housing that integrates sustainability, affordability, and a resort-style community experience. "We like to build spaces that positively impact our community and really serve as a prototype for the future of sustainable living," Corey told me in this episode. His development firm isn’t just creating housing—it’s showcasing what’s possible when cutting-edge technology, biophilic design, and eco-conscious infrastructure come together. At the heart of NEIGHBR’s vision is an eco-village concept that fuses sustainability with affordability. The project features tiny homes, geodomes, on-site farming, and commercial spaces, all built with renewable energy sources and water conservation systems. “We’re using solar, geothermal, rainwater harvesting, on-site composting, and a farmhouse that fosters a circular economy,” Corey explained. What makes NEIGHBR truly unique is its reimagining of financial accessibility in housing. By leveraging investment crowdfunding, Corey is inviting everyday people to be part of the journey from the very beginning. “What I love about this approach is that it allows people to feel like they’ve been along for the journey,” he said. “I like to believe that those early investors will really be some of our earliest residents.” NEIGHBR is currently raising capital through Funding Hope, an investment platform aligned with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. For Corey, choosing Funding Hope was intentional: “We’re after positively impacting the climate. We’re about making people better. And Funding Hope shares that mission.” The first NEIGHBR eco-village will take root in Atlanta, Georgia, with plans for rapid expansion nationwide. With a vision to scale sustainable communities across the country, Corey and his team are laying the foundation for a new model of housing—one that isn’t just environmentally responsible but also socially transformative. To learn more about NEIGHBR and explore investment opportunities, visit s4g.biz/neighbr. tl;dr: * Corey Johnson’s NEIGHBR project is reimagining sustainable housing with eco-friendly, affordable, and community-focused designs. * NEIGHBR integrates renewable energy, biophilic architecture, and financial accessibility to create resort-style eco-villages. * Corey leverages investment crowdfunding through Funding Hope, inviting the public to participate in the project’s growth. * Corey’s superpower, "artistic engineering," blends technical precision with creative vision to build transformative spaces. * Through innovation and community engagement, NEIGHBR aims to scale sustainable living across the nation, redefining housing for future generations. How to Develop Artistic Engineering As a Superpower Corey describes his superpower as "artistic engineering." Rooted in both his background in civil engineering and his classical training in violin and viola, Corey fuses technical precision with creative vision. "I almost feel like I'm Dr. Strange, who can just grab all types of different ideas and actually pull them into reality," he explained. By balancing analytical problem-solving with artistic expression, Corey designs spaces that are not only functional but also deeply engaging and transformative. Corey exemplified his superpower when designing and building a wellness facility in Atlanta. While ensuring the structure met technical and regulatory standards, he infused the space with biophilic elements, including a koi pond, to foster a sense of tranquility. "We can solve real-world problems, but if something doesn’t feel good to the human soul when they interact with it, that can be a challenge," he said. His ability to merge aesthetics with engineering created a space that left visitors in awe, proving that artistic engineering can elevate both form and function. Tips for Developing Artistic Engineering: * Embrace Both Logic and Creativity: Don’t limit yourself to one way of thinking—tap into both analytical and imaginative processes. * Immerse Yourself in Music: Corey believes listening to classical compositions enhances problem-solving and fosters a deeper understanding of complexity. * Stay Open to Possibilities: Approach challenges with a mindset that solutions can come from unexpected places. * Prioritize Humanity in Design: Consider the emotional and sensory experience of the spaces and products you create. * Observe Nature’s Balance: Nature seamlessly integrates structure and beauty—use it as inspiration for your own projects. By following Corey Johnson’s example and advice, you can make artistic engineering a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world. Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you! Guest Profile Corey Johnson (he/him): CEO, Founder, NEIGHBR About NEIGHBR: NEIGHBR is a world-building organization dedicated to creating spaces that enhance the human experience at scale. As a leader in the social infrastructure sector, NEIGHBR engages in project consulting, development, and social impact investing. At NEIGHBR, we are redefining the future of community living by developing fully sustainable, resort-style eco-villages that significantly reduce the cost of living while promoting health, wellness, and environmental stewardship. Operating at the intersection of wellness real estate and technology, NEIGHBR is advancing patent-pending building technology to combat climate change and developing AI social infrastructure development software that empowers everyday users to design and build their own unique social infrastructure projects. Website: neighborind.com Company Facebook Page: fb.com/profile.php?id=61571977766435 Other URL: invest.fundinghope.com/offering/neighbr/details Biographical Information: Corey M. Johnson, born and raised in Atlanta, GA, is a visionary and world-changer committed to the advancement of mankind. As a kid designing Lego models, Corey dreamt of shaping the physical world and later went on to graduate with a Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. After exploring every phase of the infrastructure development process with top companies such as GDOT and AECOM and then successfully building out his own social infrastructure project in Atlantic Station, Corey began to envision the creation of NEIGHBR. Corey wakes up every day with the passion and purpose to create spaces that lead people to be all that God called them to be. Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/neighbour-development-inc Instagram Handle: @neighbr.life/ Support Our Sponsors Our generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today’s advertisers include FundingHope, National Coalition for Community Capital, Imotobank Dealership and SuperCrowdLA. Learn more about advertising with us here. 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