Florida Trend

The proposed Florida Hometown Democracy constitutional amendment calls for citizens to vote directly on whether to make changes in local comprehensive plans, instead of elected officials advised by professional and citizen planners.

More common sense is needed in creating and managing the litany of federal, state and local policies intended to create more affordable housing.

Large retailers -- and notably Wal-Mart -- are increasingly adapting to the design sensibilities in local communities.

Miami's reputation as the gateway to Latin America rests on its ability to attract the headquarters for the Free Trade Area of the Americas.

The public has an absolute legal right to be on the beach in Florida -- but just try telling a beachfront property owner.

New urbanist developments across Florida are causing a quandry for proponents -- the new town are so far from other urban areas that they are causing sprawl.

Some of Florida's quaint small towns face unique challenges. Florida Trend presents the stories of four of them.