The SEASIDE Institute™ Announces 30th Anniversary Prize Winner

For the 30th anniversary of the Seaside Prize, the Seaside Institute will formally present the award to Victor Dover and Joe Kohl at the awards ceremony on February 3, 2024, by Seaside, FL Founder, Robert Davis. The ceremony will be hosted at The Chapel at Seaside, the central event of a weekend dedicated to reflection, celebration, and inspiration. The SEASIDE Institute™ will recognize Victor Dover and Joe Kohl, founders since 1987 of the Miami-based town planning firm, Dover, Kohl and Partners.

The prize, which is awarded annually, celebrates individuals or organizations whose life’s work or accomplishments are emblematic of the Institute’s mission of inspiring livable communities. The celebration will take place the weekend of February 2 through February 4, 2024, with a variety of events and symposia themed, “New Urbanism: Frontiers Remain.”

“The Seaside Prize is a testament to the tremendous impact Victor Dover and Joe Kohl have had on the built environment. Their collective expertise has the power to inspire future generations of architects, urban planners, and community developers to shape cities that are connected, livable, and sustainable,” said Seaside Institute Director, Christy Milliken.

The 2024 honorees, Dover and Kohl, are known for their work as reformers, revitalizing traditional towns, fixing sprawl, creating new neighborhoods, and citywide and regional plans. They have been leaders in integrating better collaborative methods and meaningful citizen involvement in city planning reform.

While their work is international in scope, examples are local, as well: the firm designed the restoration plans for historic Downtown Panama City, FL, and its surrounding neighborhoods.

“The Seaside Prize is a testament to the tremendous impact Victor Dover and Joe Kohl have had on the built environment. Their collective expertise has the power to inspire future generations of architects, urban planners, and community developers to shape cities that are connected, livable, and sustainable,” said Seaside Institute Director, Christy Milliken.

The Seaside Institute will formally present the Seaside Prize to Victor Dover and Joe Kohl at the awards ceremony on February 3, 2024, by Seaside, FL Founder, Robert Davis. The ceremony will be hosted at The Chapel at Seaside, the central event of a weekend dedicated to reflection, celebration, and inspiration.