Regenerative Nexus (dba)

Ramboland will be a living laboratory, demonstrating that our cities can heal our ecosystems while enabling all citizens to thrive, including those with special needs and other marginalized groups, far better and economically than we do today - launching a naturally spreading pattern of resilience, equity, health, and wealth generation.

The project’s goal is to build Ron Rambo, a Lancaster resident with cerebral palsy, a truly accessibly home, which simultaneously functions as a community resilience hub that has the potential to support the surrounding community with clean energy, water, and healthy food.

Ramboland emerged out of the connection between Ron Rambo, a Lancaster resident with cerebral palsy, and Max Zahniser, a former Lancaster resident and leader in the green building movement. Ron sought to expand his mobility activism into environmental stewardship as he pursued a living situation that could truly support his needs, foster greater independence, and serve as a blueprint for accessible housing for other people with disabilities in the future. Their shared vision and commitment to both accessibility and sustainability laid the foundation for Ramboland.

Ron Rambo, responsible for many of Lancaster’s ramps and curb cuts, advocating for restaurants, shops, and public spaces to meet ADA standards, is now using the creation of his own best-in-class accessible home as a platform to elevate his lifelong advocacy - something he sees as his legacy. Ramboland, however, is more than a home: it is a universal-design and community-health innovation project demonstrating how cities can more effectively and affordably support all residents, including those with special needs. By restoring ecosystems and strengthening community resilience, it models equitable, inclusive urban development. Ron has also ensured that the project’s impact extends beyond his lifetime, planning for the home to serve future tenants with mobility and other challenges, and integrating features that benefit his low-income neighbors, such as a local food-water-energy system, an onsite teaching kitchen, accessible EV transportation, and partnerships for educational opportunities.

Ramboland is more than a home, it’s a bold demonstration of what truly inclusive, sustainable living can look like. Built on Ron Rambo’s lifelong fight for accessibility, the project will provide a lasting resource for people with disabilities while strengthening the resilience of an entire neighborhood. Your support helps create a model for equitable, community-centered urban development that can inspire cities everywhere. By donating, you’re not just funding a house - you’re investing in dignity, independence, and a more inclusive future for all.

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