RESEARCH NO.

1 WATER FRONT DEVELOPMENT

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
The land alongside a body of water, be it an ocean, lake, river or stream. It should not only be
considered as a line but a network of places, functions, additions, and hinges between the coast of the
cities, between the port and urban activities.

TYPES OF WATERFRONT

1. Cultural waterfront – Sense of community, festivity, artistic expression, recreation, commercial

bustle.
2. Environmental waterfront – “Design with nature”, might include shore stabilization, wetland
preservation, prairie restoration, etc.,
3. Historic waterfront – Sense of uniqueness and character to a place. Provide a special
educational experience by preserving the cultural heritage of place.
4. Mixed-use waterfront – Dynamic space containing various activities blended to complement
each other.
5. Recreational waterfront – “The place of community gathering”. Parks, gardens, picnic areas,
walking, cycling, and water related activities.
6. Residential waterfront – Housing, creates opportunities for other activities like retail, recreation
restaurants.
7. Working waterfront – River related activity such as fishing, boat repair, etc.

STUDY OF RELATED LITERATURE

Tianjin Haihe Riverfront

The six hundred year old Hiahe River in North China is considered as one of the largest coastal
cities hosting over 11 Million locals. The plan is to build an economic, landscape and cultural belt
through flood control, navigation, tourism and entertainment.

The intent is to section the river into three spatial reaches.

Upper Reach: Developing modern service industries, conserving cultural, architectural, historical relics in
the banks of the river.

Middle Reach: Economic development, ecological scenery and tourism.

Lower Reach: Multi-functional port zone, development of port and waterfront industries.

8 STEPS IN CREATING A GREAT WATERFRONT

https://www.pps.org/article/stepstocreatingagreatwaterfront

1. Look first at the public.

Architects or City plannersPedestrian should be the top priority instead of vehicles.
2. Make sure public goals are the Primary objective.
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Though private sectors are welcome that contribute to waterfront developments,

Public’s interest should go first. As long as both sectors shared mutual goals in revitalizing
waterfronts. Which the general public can benefits.
3. Build on existing assets and context.
Choosing appropriate site is the first step a planner should take on account. Existing and
surrounding establishment must not distort the image benefiting into waterfront development
that is functioning harmoniously. While, new development should embrace its waterfront
context with appropriate usage and orientation.
4. Creating multiple-use destination by tapping the power of ten.
Listing 10 activities that can be done to a space. Creating multi-used spaces defined by
residents, community or stakeholder, seeing want them to see in a place. For example, a parking
lot converted into a market at night with its vast space.
5. Connect destinations along the waterfront.
Answering “How much fun will there be on the way?” will create a sense of destinations
or spots to tourist and local. Waterfront that is consistently and seamless transitions will
successfully strengthen not just the destination but the place as a whole. Involving, housing,
recreation, entertainment, retail and local business owner. Esplanades that are built to
encouraging people to go on foot or bike.
6. Maximize opportunities for Public access
Continuity of waterfront paths develops successfully than those interrupted.
Accessibility to the public instead of waterfront property owners for its right of use will welcome
more guest and locals instead the one way or another. Access also means access to the river
where everyone can swim or fish, picnic at the dockside, feeding the docks and other activities.
7. Balance environmental benefits with human needs.
Respecting the rightful owners of the site will harmoniously benefit both environment
and human needs. Will the ecosystem in that particular area will still flourish even though in
contact with humans? A question that a planner must take into account. Environment should
not only be considered, the design must integrated to the natural setting like Wright’s principle,
Organic Architecture.
8. Start small to make big changes.
Good public spaces don’t happen overnight, and no one has all the answers about
improving a place right at the outset. Placemaking is about doing more than planning. Many
great plans get bogged down because they are too big, too expensive, and simply take too long
to happen. Short-term actions, like planting flowers, can be a good way not only to test ideas,
but to also give people the confidence that change is occurring – and that their ideas matter.

CONCLUSION

1. Showcase the waterfront’s history. It plays an important role in creating a character to a place
giving a unique identity. It also educate not only the locals but visiting guest about the place.
2. Activate the waterfront. Local participation like recreation or fitness improves the economic sector.
3. Public accessibility. Convenience helps visitors to access the waterfront area by providing 1 or more
access points. Limiting the obstacles and providing trails, walkways, beaches, or path.
4. Future forward visions. Considering future developments will make it sustainable.
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5. Engage with the water. A waterfront development means users connects with waters. Providing
activities like fishing, boating, and other will give it is own character.
6. Liability. Building or infrastructure near water can be hazardous to people with easy accessibility. It
also welcomes danger like drowning or falling.
7. Bank stabilization.
8. Encouraging 24 hour activity.

TERMINOLOGIES

1. Esplanades. A long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, along which people may walk for
pleasure.
2. Vibrant. Full of energy and enthusiasm.
3. Damper. A device for reducing mechanical vibration, in particular a shock absorber on a motor
vehicle.
4. Prairie. A large open area of grassland.
5. Banks. The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.