With the world turned on its axis, never did anyone foresee the impact that COVID-19 would have on our lives. States, towns and businesses closed, people out of work; friends, family, colleagues sick or worse. As the world looks forward from the COVID-19 Health Crisis, we have learned to adapt our perspective on the world and how we navigate it. Through the pandemic, the Institute has remained focused on its mission with the development of a new website at seasideinstitute.org and updated programming to include virtual options.
Already in 2021, the Institute co-hosted Gulf Coast Energy Network’s Sustainable Town Planning 2021 bringing together planners, architects, builders, developers, engineers, and other professionals to discuss the latest trends in construction, architecture, and town planning.
The Institute has some remarkable programs planned for 2021 both virtually and in-person.
The Institute will present a series of three book launch events throughout the year bringing authors and audiences together virtually to discuss new urbanism concepts and how they apply to communities locally and across the globe. Check the Institute’s website seasideinstitute.com for dates and registration links.
The Institute has decided to postpone the 29th Annual Seaside Prize until 2022 when large gatherings are safer as the event is best experienced in person.
Additional programming for 2021 will include:
- Transforming Communities Part III
- Celebration of Seaside’s 40th Anniversary
- Aging with Grace
The Seaside Institute’s Board of Governors remains focused on furthering the Institute’s mission to Inspire livable communities. Our Board of Governors reflect a diverse group of professionals nominated and elected by the Board of Governors and serve a minimum term of three years. In 2020-2021, the Institute welcomed several new board members: Ann Daigle, Elizabeth Case, Doris Goldstein, Carl Tricoli and Jeff Zehnder. They join current members: Victoria Lee (Chair), Laurance Davis (Vice-Chair), Reynolds Henderson (Secretary), Daryl Davis (Treasurer/Founder), Robert Davis (Founder), Anna Lowder, John McGinty, and Scott Merrill.
Join us on our journey to help people create great communities. For more information or tickets, please go to our website at www. seasideinstitutte.org.
The Seaside Institute is a 501 c3 non-profit. Our mission is Inspire livable communities. Through education, innovation and engaging our community, we are working to improve the quality of life for families and individuals within Seaside, as well as nationally and globally, while at the same time creating an innovative design that not only enhances the beauty of our environment but, preserves it as well.
If you are interested in helping the Institute fulfill its mission contact us at: information@seasideinstitute.org, or call us at 850.231.2421.
Become a Member:
Membership Does Have Its Perks-
- Early registration for events hosted and produced by the Seaside Institute
- Reduced rates for select paid events
- For further information on our benefits visit our website at www.seasideinstitute.org
Volunteer:
As a small organization, we use volunteers to augment our staff, help us at events and work together in engaging the community in the mission of the Seaside Institute. All skill levels are needed and we are happy to train our new volunteers.
Internships:
The Seaside Institute provides continuing learning opportunities for college students seeking for-credit internships through projects that benefit the organization and help the student meet their objectives for learning and skill development.
Advocate:
Advocating for a mission is one of the easiest things one can do in support of an organization, especially when you are passionate about the mission. If you have a passion for education, a strong sense of community and want to improve the quality of life for friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances, working with the Seaside Institute is a terrific and convenient platform.
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