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Ten innovative residential developments around the world are summarized that respond to the challenges and opportunities of waterfront living. Developments in Florida, Texas, the Netherlands, Sweden, England, Slovenia, and elsewhere incorporate disaster-resistant and sustainable design strategies appropriate to their coastal or riverside environments. This includes designs for amphibious and modular homes, as well as communities oriented around passive solar principles, renewable energy, and flood protection. The developments provide affordable housing while preserving environmental and scenic amenities.