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Alys Beach — Florida, But Make It Santorini (Minus the Nature)
Ah, Alys Beach — the seaside fever dream where the developers boldly asked: Why let Northwest Florida be Northwest Florida when you could turn it into an overexposed Instagram filter instead? Once upon a time, this stretch of 30A was an unassuming expanse of coastal scrubland, full of pesky native plants and inconvenient wildlife. But…
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When the Polluter Pays To Warn You about Pollution
Florida’s springs are dying. That’s not new — decades of over-pumping, fertilizer runoff, and sprawl have been choking them for years. But the Associated Press recently ran a feature spelling it all out in detail: pollution, development, climate change, the whole parade of bad news. It’s worth a read: Pollution, development and climate change threaten…
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Rosemary Beach — Because Sand Dunes Were Just Wasting Space
Ah, Rosemary Beach. The crown jewel of “New Urbanist” utopia, where Florida’s wild coastal scrub was graciously bulldozed into submission so that we, the deserving, could sip lavender lattes within walking distance of our Mediterranean-inspired vacation rentals.
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Beach Planes?
MIRAMAR BEACH — Because nothing says “relaxing day at the beach” like a private aircraft making an unexpected appearance on the sand. In the latest display of wealth-meets-mishap, a privately owned aircraft was forced to land on the shores near Beach Drive East in Walton County. Apparently, when you’re fabulously rich, even engine failures come…
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Front-Door Orientation: A Key Element of New Urbanism
A key architectural element in the New Urbanism is the orientation of front doors towards the main footpath or road. This practice represents a deliberate and strategic approach to community planning that seeks to reinforce the principles of inclusivity, walkability, and human-scale design. I do have a minor critique of this at the end, so…
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Exploring New Urbanism’s Eclectic Architecture
New Urbanism is a design philosophy aimed at reshaping urban landscapes into vibrant, sustainable, and people-centric communities. One of its notable features is its embrace of eclectic architecture. Let’s delve into the role of eclectic architecture in New Urbanism and how it contributes to the movement’s philosophy.
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Navigating New Urbanism
Philosophy, Critiques, and Challenges In an era where cities continually expand, the New Urbanism movement has emerged as an influential approach to urban planning and development. New Urbanism is a design philosophy that seeks to create sustainable, people-centric communities that prioritize walkability, inclusivity, and sustainability. New Urbanism’s Core Tenets: At the heart of New Urbanism…
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The Last Lot in Rosemary
I’m pretty certain this is the last undeveloped lot in the Rosemary Beach region. What’s really tragic is that it is probably the only area that retains any native landscaping, including rosemary itself.
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I Asked AI to Write a Critique of The New Urbanism
Title: Examining the New Urbanism Architectural Movement: A Critical Evaluation Introduction: Architectural movements have a profound impact on shaping the built environment and influencing our daily lives. One such movement that emerged in the late 20th century is New Urbanism. Advocating for compact, walkable neighborhoods, mixed land-use, and community-oriented design principles, New Urbanism sought to…
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I Asked AI to Write a Critique of Rosemary Beach
Title: Rosemary Beach, Florida: A Tranquil Oasis or Overrated Hype? Nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast, Rosemary Beach in Florida has garnered quite the reputation as a luxurious and idyllic getaway. However, is this picture-perfect destination everything it’s cracked up to be? Let’s take a closer look. With its meticulously manicured streets, charming pastel-colored homes,…