diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 65381089..5b3513a0 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
   "scripts": {
     "preinstall": "npm prune",
     "build-assets": "NODE_ENV=production gulp dist",
-    "start:development": "nodemon server/bin/www",
+    "start:development": "NODE_ENV=development nodemon server/bin/www",
     "start:production": "npm start",
     "start": "node server/bin/www",
     "start:watch": "NODE_ENV=development gulp livereload"