| Many cities today are bringing their Waterfronts | | | | waterfront develops. The waterfront should be |
| back to life. Waterfronts which were used mainly | | | | enticing. Effective crime prevention systems can |
| for trade are being revitalized as "people places" | | | | allay psychological barriers. |
| as societies, and communities improve and grow. | | | | Create opportunities for interaction with water - "I |
| Waterfronts are an integral part of cities, their | | | | love just sitting and splish-splashing my feet in the |
| urban landscape and contribute to a city's vitality. | | | | water, and my grandmother loves to look at kids |
| Active and diverse waterfronts attract diverse | | | | playing in the fountain." |
| crowds of people and increase its longevity. | | | | Contact with the water is very attractive to |
| Promenades, piers, restaurants, bars, and retail | | | | users and visitors, whether via swimming, boating, |
| facilities create numerous opportunities for a | | | | or feeding animals in the water. If this is not |
| variety of activities that are cultural, recreational, | | | | possible having water features such as fountains |
| retail and tourism oriented. The incorporation of | | | | and pools are also attractive. |
| well designed landscapes and appropriate street | | | | Promote 24-hour activity - "There are fireworks |
| furniture into the infrastructure of the waterfront | | | | tonight and a concert tomorrow at the |
| also add to its beauty. | | | | waterfront, with 24 hr. police presence, it is very |
| Based on my research, here are some illustrations | | | | safe." |
| of waterfront developments that have proven | | | | Successful waterfronts are filled with people at |
| successful by incorporating the above guidelines: | | | | day and at night. They are sites for dining, |
| Public use and access to Waterfront a priority - | | | | exhibitions, concerts, events, friendly sports and |
| "There is an exhibition at the waterfront this | | | | other gatherings. Having a high number of |
| week. Artists can be seen painting and dancers | | | | residential developments on the waterfront limits |
| dancing." | | | | these activities which are necessary for a |
| Privatization of waterfronts should be avoided | | | | successful and vibrant waterfront. Visitors should |
| with public access, facilities and enjoyment being | | | | feel safe when using the waterfront during the |
| made priority. | | | | day and especially at night. |
| Multiple activities and destinations - "We can see | | | | Use parks as destination connections - "There are |
| art, buy stuff, sit and read, stroll, eat at those | | | | beautiful parks along the waterfront on the way |
| restaurants. There is a great mix of things we | | | | to the restaurants." As mentioned earlier using |
| can do on the waterfront" | | | | waterfront parks as linkages to other destinations |
| Having one specific use for a waterfront can lead | | | | instead of THE destination allows for diverse |
| to a dead waterfront because it squeezes out | | | | people and activities on the waterfront. |
| other activities. Large expanses of green space | | | | Good management - "During the Carnival season |
| on the waterfront may seem too passive, instead | | | | there are several shows, and at other times art |
| of adding to the layering of activities in the city. | | | | exhibitions, dances, martial arts exhibitions, and |
| The Project for Public Spaces ( refers to this as | | | | restaurant week." |
| the Power of Ten, having a minimum of ten (10) | | | | Maintaining the vibrancy of a waterfront |
| destinations along the waterfront. | | | | throughout the years is essential. There must be |
| Create connections - "The views to and from the | | | | ample activities to keep people wanting to return |
| waterfront to the city are breathtaking." | | | | to the waterfront after the novelty wears off. |
| This includes visual, physical and psychological | | | | Clean waterfronts are always attractive. |
| connections. View sheds to and from the | | | | Programming events such as temporary exhibits, |
| waterfront should be protected, preserved and | | | | local musicians, and dancers reflects the |
| additional views provided as the city and | | | | community, and reinforces the culture. |