“The only building I am really proud of is the house I built myself in Florida.” ~ Léon Krier

Congratulations to CNU Fellows Marieanne Khoury-Vogt & Erik Vogt, recipients of the 2026 Seaside Prize! The annual @seasideinstitute.bsky.social prize celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to architecture, urban planning, & community development. seasideinstitute.org

Thank you, VIE Magazine for featuring our 2026 Seaside Prize recipients, Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt, Khoury-Vogt Architects. Registration will open on October 1st! Speaker lineup and schedule will be available at a later date.

In today’s rapidly changing world, the pursuit of human flourishing has become more than a philosophical ideal—it is a practical necessity for resilient communities and sustainable leadership.

Great podcast episode featuring Jeff Speck!

In today’s rapidly changing world, the pursuit of human flourishing has become more than a philosophical ideal—it is a practical necessity for resilient communities and sustainable leadership.

We have a reveal of our own to be unlocked soon. Are you ready for the 2026 Seaside Prize era? #SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute

Where Placemaking Meets Paradise

From the Archives: Architect, Scott Merill, Merrill & Pastor Architects - The Power of Simplicity • @wttw.bsky.social - Chicago @pbs.org

Why Jeff Speck is a “Zoning Abolitionist”

Rule 56: Turn Existing Corridors into Bike Paths Bike paths pay off. In Boulder, homes sell for 32% more. In MA, they sell 3 weeks faster. Delaware study says they add $8.8K. 1 in Damascus, VA draws 130K/year & sparked 30+ businesses. Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...

Rule 55: Understand Bike Network Function Many cities wrongly try to help cyclists by adding bike lanes to every street. Great bike networks focus on fewer, low-stress routes by connecting routes using safe, available space. Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...

“As someone who spends much of my time thinking—and writing—about how we build community through the built environment, it’s hard not to see Seaside as more than a vacation spot. It’s a working case study in what planners call New Urbanism.”

Old Town, New Town: From Cortona on the hill to Camucia in the valley, basic construction hasn’t changed much: masonry, usually stuccoed white, with clay tile roofs. Novelty may be amusing for a moment, but timelessness is lasting.

The Jeff Speck rule of keeping the walk interesting. The tree canopy also provides shade that is a natural defense for cooling an outdoor space. @jeffspeck.bsky.social

Alys Beach was designed with resilience and sustainability as a priority against climate change.

Alys Beach is a perfect example in pedestrian prioritization in design.

Thank you, The Aesthetic City for featuring beautiful developments around the world that are responsible for building sustainable places. We appreciate the spotlight on SEASIDE® Florida.

Remembering architect & Seaside Institute fellow, Léon Krier. He received the Seaside Prize in 1996. Krier designed his first house in Seaside, Florida and further collaborated on the town center. We are honored for his influence and legacy in Seaside, FL.

Happy Father’s Day!

June 17 at 12pm ET, join us for our next #OntheParkBench webinar: “Downcity: The Plan that shaped Providence today.” Planner Andres Duany and pioneering new urbanist developer Buff Chace discuss the Downcity Plan for Providence, RI. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

It's not too late to secure #VisionZero funding! Deadline for #SS4A grants is June 26, 2025. If your community needs support to build or strengthen an existing safety Action Plan, NOW is the time. Tips + resources: visionzeronetwork.org/ss4a-fy25/

Join many of our board members and Seaside Institute fellows in Providence, RI at The Congress for the New Urbanism’s #CNU33. Learn more: www.cnu.org/cnu33

We attended the Trilith Foundation Flourishing Summit this past week in collaboration with the Global Flourishing Study by Gallup, Harvard, and Baylor. #TownAtTrilith #TrilithStudios #TrilithFoundation

Another amazing Digital Graffiti weekend curated by John Colette in Alys Beach! #Art + #Architecture

Submit abstracts for IMCL 2025 in Potsdam, Germany! Details: ow.ly/OfGp50VCoOX #architecture #publicspace #walkability #climate

New Urbanism Meets Ancient Jewish Wisdom rabbijoshua.substack.com/p/the-unlike...

Registration is open for #CNU33 taking place June 11-14 in Providence, RI. Add a CNU 33 tour to your registration for an opportunity to learn on the go and experience all that Providence and New England have to offer on foot, bike, train, or bus. www.cnu.org/cnu33/tours

An idea that turned into a new urbanism movement in this issue of Coastal Living Magazine. seasideinstitute.org/news/coastal...

The Spring Issue of The Seaside Times features a highlight of our 2025 Prize weekend. seasideinstitute.org/wp-content/u...

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for CNU 33 New England at Providence! Join your fellow New Urbanists in Providence, Rhode Island from June 11-14 for North America's premier placemaking event – the Congress. Register today to take advantage of the Early Bird discount. www.cnu.org/cnu33/regist...

What is Sprawl? Douglas Duany, Notre Dame Architecture and 2016 Seaside Prize recipient shares his thoughts on sprawl. He reminds us that sprawl is a single mindset and doesn’t leave room for adaptation of community solutions. Part 1 of 2 www.instagram.com/reel/DGGPRQe...

This is a Powerhouse Panel! PANEL: "Conversation on Women Leaders in (Sub)urban Design & Intergenerational Mentorship” Led by Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson www.instagram.com/p/DGGx8jfvFx...

Eric Kronberg, Kronberg Urbanists + Architects shares why incremental mixed-use communities are a solution in neighborhood planning. His expertise is zoning and creating attainable housing to help alleviate the gap in the housing shortage. www.instagram.com/reel/DGEHp0I...

Town Founder of Seabrook, Washington, Casey Roloff shares the importance of Suburban Retrofitting in our communities as a tool to repair sprawl. During our Seaside Prize weekend, June Williamson and Ellen Dunham-Jones challenged and invited us to consider the solution through suburban retrofit.

Celebrating our 2025 Seaside Prize recipients and Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson as they invite us to join the movement to repair sprawl by retrofitting suburbia. Welcome to the Seaside Institute Board of Fellows. vimeo.com/1056582933?s...

Remembering Donald Shoup A Conversation with UCLA Professor & Author of The High Cost of Free Parking, Donald Shoup and Henry Grabar, Staff Writer for Slate and author of Paved Paradise. All Seaside Institute podcasts are recorded at SOWAL House podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

The smiles tell the key part of this story! Congratulations June Williamson & Ellen Dunham-Jones. Pictured: June Williamson, E.F. San Juan (Handcrafted the box), Ellen Dunham-Jones, Daryl Davis, and Robert Davis. #SeasidePrize #KeyToTheTown #SeasideInstitute #SeasideFL

In Memory of Donald Shoup. Seaside Prize recipient in 2023 and member of our Board of Fellows. We are heartbroken to learn the news of his passing. #SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute #Shoupistas

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA, CNU will participate in the closing symposium panel, “Conversation on Women Leaders in (Sub)urban Design & Intergenerational Mentorship” led by Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson. seasideinstitute.org/news/seaside... #SeasideInstitute #SeasideFL #SeasidePrize

The founder of The Seaside Style® and co-founder of SEASIDE®, and the SEASIDE Institute™, Daryl Rose Davis, shares the story of The Seaside Style®: how it was born and how it has evolved. seasideinstitute.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/s...

Trails, greens, and housing trending for retrofit. Seaside Prize recipients, Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson On the Park Bench with CNU.

Check out our full 2025 Seaside Prize program! Thank you to our partners at The Idea Boutique. issuu.com/ideaboutique...

Presenting media partner, VIE Magazine features our 2025 SEASIDE Prize™ recipients, Ellen Dunham-Jones & June Williamson in the February Issue! The article also highlights our Legacy partner, E F San Juan Inc and reflects on our 2024 fellows, Victor Dover & Joe Kohl. viemagazine.com/article/seas...

Trends in Suburban Retrofit: Seaside Prize recognizes Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson! This On the Park Bench conversation with CNU’s Public Square is a nice highlight of the impact of their work! youtu.be/xKvQOWUwFlU #OnTheParkBench #CNU @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social

Nothing brings community together like a snow day on the coast of Florida. 30a.com/snow-on-30a/

The New Urbanism communities of Seaside, FL, Rosemary Beach, and Alys Beach covered in snow. January 21+22, 2025

We have 16 days for the snow to melt before we kick off the 2025 SEASIDE Prize™ weekend, but for now we are enjoying this beautiful and peaceful view. Prize weekend is Feb. 7-9 Registration: seasideinstitute.org #SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute #SeasideFL

TUNE IN ALERT • Our 2025 SEASIDE Prize™ Partner, Congress for the New Urbanism will feature Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson on Tuesday, January 21st in their next On the Park Bench with Rob Steuteville.

Wednesday Wisdom by Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson. The book: Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs will be available during Seaside Prize weekend through our Prize Book Partner at Sundog Books. Visit seasideinstitute.org for Seaside Prize registration.