A recent Gallup poll reported 81% of people in the world are dissatisfied with how their nation is governed. The need for a disruptive and modern approach to governance and city-building has never been more pressing, as people seek to create solutions that maximize human prosperity and better meet the needs of our times.

An economic development company, Próspera, is answering that call, with a governance platform that creates new private city projects via special economic zones. Próspera's flagship city on the island of Roatan–the largest of the Bay Islands–is a hub for innovation and modern living. At over 400 acres, this new city, St. John’s Bay is poised to become the new epicenter of economic growth in the Americas, attracting individuals, businesses, and families alike. Its prime location offers residents access to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Caribbean, including the world's second largest coral reef, as well as the added security of being outside the hurricane corridor. With its international airport and strong market trends, St. John's Bay is a carefully planned and integrated community, located in the heart of the island.

There’s a lot of city building happening in St. John’s Bay in 2023, including the highly anticipated groundbreaking for luxury residential project, Pristine Heights.

Slated for completion in 2025, Pristine Heights is designed for beauty and sustainability by award-winning Lane Pettigrew Architects. Lane Pettigrew has been called “the architect laureate of the Caribbean,” with decades of experience designing world-class resorts and homes uniquely suited to the natural environment.

Sustainability is front and center in the design of each new home, harnessing cross ventilation for an abundance of fresh air as well as expertly spaced open living areas to create a seamless “indoor-to-outdoor” lifestyle. Each home features plentiful natural light while maintaining privacy. The development is sited on the naturally elevated topography to maximize views, with 95% of the units having a sea view. The lush surroundings are complemented by living green walls and roofs and a terraced botanical park, where each terrace has different varieties of indigenous tropical plants and fruits. This cutting edge design is rounded out by the use of eco-friendly materials, discreet use of solar panels, recycling and utilization of greywater for landscaping. In the main entrance, residents will be greeted by a 30+ foot waterfall adjacent to the atrium. It does more than look pretty, however. It organically maintains ambient temperatures in the immediate property. At night it’s lit up with beautiful shades of blue, paying homage to the nearby Caribbean sea.

Texans can reserve their one- two- or three-bedroom condo or two-story top-floor penthouse in this secure residential community limited to 85 homes, and their ownership also affords them the opportunity for membership in the neighboring Pristine Bay resort, located steps away. The resort features fine dining, a private beach, an 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye, dive shop, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and more.

With a strong focus on human rights, economic freedom, and creating a new paradise while embracing the environment, Próspera’s newest private city on the idyllic island of Roatan is already attracting residents and entrepreneurs who want to live, work and play on their own terms.