Christy Milliken
@coastalcam1.bsky.social
Advancing the principles of New Urbanism as the Executive Director of the Seaside Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982. Inspiring livable and sustainable communities globally.
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“The only building I am really proud of is the house I built myself in Florida.” ~ Léon Krier
Leon Krier’s Last Interview: Architect Who Reimagined the City
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November 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“The only building I am really proud of is the house I built myself in Florida.” ~ Léon Krier
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.
The Trilith Foundation’s Flourishing Summit - VIE Magazine
I had the privilege of being among a curated group of leaders this Summer for a Flourishing Summit at Trilith Studios in the Town at Trilith.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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 hope to see you February 6-8, 2026 as we celebrate the 32nd Annual Seaside Prize honoring Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt. Registration opens Oct. 1st.
Khoury Vogt Architects Receive 2026 Seaside Prize - VIE Magazine
The SEASIDE Institute™ is thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2026 SEASIDE Prize™ to Khoury Vogt Architects.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We hope to see you February 6-8, 2026 as we celebrate the 32nd Annual Seaside Prize honoring Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt. Registration opens Oct. 1st.
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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.
The Trilith Foundation’s Flourishing Summit - South Walton Life | 30A News, Events and Community Information
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
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August 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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.
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We have a reveal of our own to be unlocked soon.
Are you ready for the 2026 Seaside Prize era?
#SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute
Are you ready for the 2026 Seaside Prize era?
#SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute
August 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We have a reveal of our own to be unlocked soon.
Are you ready for the 2026 Seaside Prize era?
#SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute
Are you ready for the 2026 Seaside Prize era?
#SeasidePrize #SeasideInstitute
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From the Archives: Architect, Scott Merill, Merrill & Pastor Architects - The Power of Simplicity • @wttw.bsky.social - Chicago @pbs.org
Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer | Architect Scott Merrill: The Power of Simplicity
Geoffrey Baer introduces us to the 2016 Richard H. Driehaus Prize winner, Scott Merrill.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
From the Archives: Architect, Scott Merill, Merrill & Pastor Architects - The Power of Simplicity • @wttw.bsky.social - Chicago @pbs.org
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Why Jeff Speck is a “Zoning Abolitionist”
Why Jeff Speck is a “Zoning Abolitionist”
Decades into his career, the walkability guru has learned a thing or two.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Why Jeff Speck is a “Zoning Abolitionist”
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“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.”
Where placemaking meets paradise — J. David Chapman
Jul 24, 2025. Where placemaking meets paradise. Most people come to Seaside, Florida, for the beach. I come for the sidewalks.
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July 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“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.”
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Alys Beach is a perfect example in pedestrian prioritization in design.
Here’s the first street of Alys Beach, designed for people walking because cars are in the mid-block parking courts, a huge space-saver and urbanism-maker.
July 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Alys Beach is a perfect example in pedestrian prioritization in design.
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Alys Beach was designed with resilience and sustainability as a priority against climate change.
Alys Beach roofs are made of concrete, part of the uber-fortified construction system based on the architecture of Bermuda which has stood the test of countless North Atlantic storms over the centuries.
July 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Alys Beach was designed with resilience and sustainability as a priority against climate change.
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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
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A tightly-framed passage needs only a small goal in the middle distance like this door to entice people to walk the length of the passage.
July 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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
@jeffspeck.bsky.social
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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.
We’re Building Beautiful Places Again - And It’s UNSTOPPABLE
YouTube video by The Aesthetic City
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June 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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.
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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.
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.
June 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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.
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.
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Happy Father’s Day!
June 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happy Father’s Day!
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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/
Don’t Pass This Up: SS4A Funds Available for Your Community | Vision Zero Network
A new round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding has been announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) with a deadline of June 26, 2025 (5:00 PM EDT). We’re pleased to share ...
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June 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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/
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101 Walkable City Rules is back! Each day, a new rule + question.
Rule 1: Sell Walkability on Wealth
Walkable cities generate far more GDP per capita than car-dependent ones. Guess how much more in the comments down below. The answer’s in the book! www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
Rule 1: Sell Walkability on Wealth
Walkable cities generate far more GDP per capita than car-dependent ones. Guess how much more in the comments down below. The answer’s in the book! www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
May 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
101 Walkable City Rules is back! Each day, a new rule + question.
Rule 1: Sell Walkability on Wealth
Walkable cities generate far more GDP per capita than car-dependent ones. Guess how much more in the comments down below. The answer’s in the book! www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
Rule 1: Sell Walkability on Wealth
Walkable cities generate far more GDP per capita than car-dependent ones. Guess how much more in the comments down below. The answer’s in the book! www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
This weekend was another one for the books!
#WalkableUrbanism #Art #Architecture #Community #ProjectionMapping #NewUrbanism
#WalkableUrbanism #Art #Architecture #Community #ProjectionMapping #NewUrbanism
Another amazing Digital Graffiti weekend curated by John Colette in Alys Beach! #Art + #Architecture
May 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This weekend was another one for the books!
#WalkableUrbanism #Art #Architecture #Community #ProjectionMapping #NewUrbanism
#WalkableUrbanism #Art #Architecture #Community #ProjectionMapping #NewUrbanism
A fabulous weekend focused on leadership and wellness.
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
May 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A fabulous weekend focused on leadership and wellness.
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Fine art helped to drive the New Urbanism trend toward walkable communities. Read about "The Art of the New Urbanism, Vol. 1" on Public Square, A CNU Journal: www.cnu.org/publicsquare... #cnu #newurbanism #art
The Art of the New Urbanism
Fine art helped to drive the New Urbanism trend toward walkable communities.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Fine art helped to drive the New Urbanism trend toward walkable communities. Read about "The Art of the New Urbanism, Vol. 1" on Public Square, A CNU Journal: www.cnu.org/publicsquare... #cnu #newurbanism #art
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Submit abstracts for IMCL 2025 in Potsdam, Germany! Details: ow.ly/OfGp50VCoOX #architecture #publicspace #walkability #climate
April 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Submit abstracts for IMCL 2025 in Potsdam, Germany! Details: ow.ly/OfGp50VCoOX #architecture #publicspace #walkability #climate
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At a moment when regional coordination feels both necessary and elusive, New England offers working examples—and the Congress offers a front-row seat. Join us at #CNU33!
Learn more at: cnu.org/cnu33
Learn more at: cnu.org/cnu33
When borders blur
Regional collaboration in action; New England as a model.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
At a moment when regional coordination feels both necessary and elusive, New England offers working examples—and the Congress offers a front-row seat. Join us at #CNU33!
Learn more at: cnu.org/cnu33
Learn more at: cnu.org/cnu33
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Municipal staff and elected officials are at the forefront in implementing the principles of New Urbanism across the country. A full day of specifically tailored programming at #CNU33 will support their transformational work. Learn more about the Local Government Program on 6/11:
CNU 33 | Agenda
CNU 33 Agenda Wednesday, June 11: Local Government Program (ticketed separately from the Congress) New Urbanism Outreach Day (open to the public, more information coming soon) Tours - varying length,...
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April 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Municipal staff and elected officials are at the forefront in implementing the principles of New Urbanism across the country. A full day of specifically tailored programming at #CNU33 will support their transformational work. Learn more about the Local Government Program on 6/11:
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At #CNU33, join this bike tour of the Woonasquatucket River that will explore the river's history of damage and restoration, its transformation into a greenway, and the variety of facilities created along its route.
Add a tour to your CNU 33 registration: www.cnu.org/cnu33/tours
Add a tour to your CNU 33 registration: www.cnu.org/cnu33/tours
April 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
At #CNU33, join this bike tour of the Woonasquatucket River that will explore the river's history of damage and restoration, its transformation into a greenway, and the variety of facilities created along its route.
Add a tour to your CNU 33 registration: www.cnu.org/cnu33/tours
Add a tour to your CNU 33 registration: www.cnu.org/cnu33/tours
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Next Tuesday, April 15 at 12pm ET, join us for our next On the Park Bench webinar: “Author's Forum: Bicycle City.” Author Dan Piatkowski will discuss how the bicycle is the best tool we have to improve our cities.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Next Tuesday, April 15 at 12pm ET, join us for our next On the Park Bench webinar: “Author's Forum: Bicycle City.” Author Dan Piatkowski will discuss how the bicycle is the best tool we have to improve our cities.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...