Miami will build a $4 billion mega-mall called the American Dream. It will be the largest mall in the US. The project, considered a "destination mall," could provide a more profitable model for ...

“Not a bad American dream story. But mayor? Being young and thinking about life goals, being mayor isn’t at the top of the list,” said Joseph, who grew up in Miami’s Little River neighborhood.

At the time, Miami, led by Mayor Maurice Ferré and ... and a commitment to the American Dream. Decades later, the lessons of the Mariel generation remain profoundly relevant.