You might like checking this out, similar to what you've outlined. (doesn't hit all your points, and more of a vacation destination, but some people live there

You might like checking this out, similar to what you've outlined. (doesn't hit all your points, and more of a vacation destination, but some people live there year round) http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/urbanism-planning/how-seaside-helped-revive-urban-design_o http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/urbanism-planning/ho... We used to go there every summer. Now it's getting more crowded and losing some of it's charm.