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[1]Urban Waterfront Regenerations- Umut Pekin Timur
[2] Developing New Guidelines for Riverfront Development in Malaysia by Azlina
Binti Md. Yassin
[3] Turning the Tide by Dr Nicholas Falk
[4] Wrenn, D. M., Casazza, J. A., Smart, J. E., (1983). Urban Waterfront Development,
Urban Land Institute, 218 p., Washington.
[5] Akköse, A. C. (2007). The Analysis of Istinye Shipyard Area Within The Context of
Redevelopment of Urban Waterfront Areas. Master Thesis, Istanbul Technical
University, Institute of Science And Technology, 131 p., İstanbul.
[6] Zhang, L. (2002). An Evaluation of an Urban Riverfront Park Riverfront Park,
Spokane, Washington Experiences and Lessons for Designers. Master of Science in
Landscape Architecture Washington State University. Date of Access: 02.01.2013,
Available from:
https://research.wsulibs.wsu.edu:8443/xmlui/bitstream/handle/2376/75/L_Zhang_0
5060 2.pdf.txt;jsessionid=6EE534F1691D9BB953EB40FAC2350F22?sequence=2
[7] Önen, M. (2007). Examinatıon Rivers' Recreational Potantial As An Urban Coastal
Space: Case Study, Eskişehır Porsuk Creek and İstanbul Kurbağalıdere. Master Thesis,
Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science And Technology, 204 p., İstanbul.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/finalppt-220826071642-aacd655b/75/FINAL-PPT-pptx-32-2048.jpg)
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[8] Hattapoğlu, M. Z. (2004). Place of Water Phenomenan in Evoluation of
Settlements and Teinterpretation of it as an Urban Design Element, Mimar Sinan Arts
of University, Institute of Science And Technology 164 p., İstanbul.
[9] 1950 book Landscape for Living.- Garrett Eckbo
[10] Gençtürk, İ. Z. (2006). Design of Water Features in Squares: A Case Study on
Sultanahmet and Beyazıt Squares. Master Thesis, Istanbul Technical University,
Institute of Science And Technology, 163 p., İstanbul.
[11] Al Ansari, F. (2009). Public Open Space on the Transforming Urban Waterfronts
of Bahrain - The Case of Manama City. Ph.D. Newcastle University School of
Architecture, Planning and Landscape, 353 p., Newcastle.
[12] Dong, L. (2004). Waterfront Development: A Case Study of Dalian. Master of
Applied Environmental Studies in Local Economic Development - Tourism Policy and
Planning, University of Waterloo, 159 p., Canada.
[13] Moretti, M. (2010). Valorisation of Waterfronts and Waterways for Sustainable
Development. International Scientific Conference about Poltva River RenewingLviv,
Ukraine, November 19th-20th 2010. Date of Access: 10.05.2012, Available from:
http://www.urbanproject.lviv.ua/php_uploads/data/articles/ArticleFiles_84_Moretti
_en. pdf](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/finalppt-220826071642-aacd655b/75/FINAL-PPT-pptx-33-2048.jpg)
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[14] Butuner, B. (2006). Waterfront revitalisation as a challenging urban issue in
Istanbul. Paper presented at the 42nd ISoCaRP Congress: Waterfront Revitalisation
as a Challenging Urban Issue, retrieved 17th May, 2010, from
www.isocarp.net/Data/case_studies/792.pdf.
[15] The Research of Urban Planning History of Dalian - Dong - 2001
[16] Breen, A. and Rigby, D. (1994). Waterfronts: Cities Reclaim Their Edge. McGraw-
Hill, Inc., 256 p. New York.
[17]Costanza, R., Andrade, F., Antunes, P., Belt, M. v. d., Boesch, D., Boersma, D., et
al. (1999). Ecological economics and sustainable governance of the oceans.
Ecological Economics, 31, 171-187. [18]Reclaiming the waterfront through urban
design guidelines: case study of the Chicago River urban design guidelines - Acosta –
1990
[19] Dramov, B. (1997). Successful waterfront design principles. Urban Land, 35.
[20] Bruttomesso, R. (2006). Waterfront development: A strategic choice for cities on
water. Paper presented at the Waterfront Development Forum: China Maritime
(02nd March 2006), Hong Kong, retrieved 24th January, 2009, from
www.harbourbusinessforum.com/download/060303_transcript.pdf.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/finalppt-220826071642-aacd655b/75/FINAL-PPT-pptx-34-2048.jpg)
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- 2. AIM: To studywaterfront revitalization projects and identify the best practices that helps in connecting the city to its waterfront. OBJECTIVES: • To study the relevance of waterfronts for a city. • To study the need for urban waterfront revitalization. • To explore waterfront revitalization projects • To identify factors and parameters for active urban waterfront designs. SCOPE: To identify factors significant for a successful recreational waterfront development and to study the methods to achieve the requirements. LIMITATION: • The study focuses on Recreational waterfronts. • Success of the waterfront is measured in terms of the public satisfaction.
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- 10. SEATTLE WATERFRONT •The centralwaterfront extends nearly 2 miles along the shores of Elliott Bay. •Project launched in 2012 •Architect- James Corner •Seattle's new waterfront includes oRebuilt Elliott Bay Seawall oTwenty acres of new and improved public space oImproved connections between center city neighborhoods and Elliott Bay oCritical utility infrastructure oNew Alaskan Way and Elliott Way surface streets to serve all modes of travel.
- 11. HISTORY OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT •Earliest settlements- Duwamish • 19th century • 20th century- major port activities • With maritime activity moving elsewhere, especially to the new container port south of the Central Waterfront, people began to consider the potential importance of the Central Waterfront as a tourist destination.
- 12. DESIGN FEATURES ACCESSIBILITY • streetsand promenades connect shopping, dining, boating and cultural activities to each other and to the city. • Alaskan Way punctuated with pleasant, safe and convenient crossings at every east-west street. • east-west connections will be enhanced with elevators and escalators- accessible for elderly and disabled • Colman Dock -major transit hub linking the city to the islands and towns.
- 13. PERMEABILITY • Perpendicular streets providevisual and physical permeability to the waterfront. LEGIBILITY • Waterfronts have distinct character for each district forming image-able identity. PIONEER SQUARE COLMAN DOCK HISTORIC PIER WALK PIER 62/63 UNION STREET PIER SAFETY • Mixed-use waterfront district- continuous surveillance. • Well defined pedestrian and bicycle paths and crossings.
- 14. COMFORT • generously scaled promenade •buffer, or separation between the street and bike facility FLEXIBILITY • design open and flexible to allow for a wide variety of activities and events AUTHENTICITY • physical connection to the water -central part of our region’s heritage. • Historic piers and activities preserved WINTER SUMMER
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- 16. SABARMATI RIVERFRONT • Sabarmatiis a monsoon-fed river that originates in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan • The riverfront has great historical and cultural significance • In 1998 that this multi- dimensional project was envisioned and undertaken by the city. • Planning undertaken by Hcp developers and planners OBJECTIVES ⁻ Environmental Improvement ⁻ Social Infrastructure ⁻ Sustainable Development The modern city of Ahmedabad was founded in 1411 along the east bank of the Sabarmati river. River had been the important source of water, economic and recreational activities City expanded - river was neglected The river became polluted due to flow of untreated sewage through storm water lines and dumping of industrial waste. slum encroachment along the banks Project proposed to regain public access to the waterfront and to eradicate the health hazard posed by the river.
- 17. ACCESSIBILITY • Access pointsfrom the city level via staircases and ramps at regular intervals. • Lifts or Elevators- accessibility for people with disabilities • streets run parallel to the river on both banks - provide continuous access to the riverfront development. • Bridges across river connects the two river banks
- 18. PERMEABILITY • sloping topographyoffers important views. • Open space links- visual and physical permeability. • Volumetric massing- large volume buildings placed on the landward side LEGIBILITY • Unique characteristics of areas helps in way finding. • Linear pathways- no ambiguity VARIETY • plazas- social gatherings • Exhibition- business community. • Events Ground • Lower promenade - religious and secular celebrations, and for yoga.
- 19. COMFORT • Public washroomsat regular intervals. • Concrete paved flooring -support walking, jogging and cycling. • Continuous seating at the river’s edge. • dedicated pedestrian paths with cycle tracks, parking bays, and 6 m/20ft wide carriageways. • well shaded public areas AUTHENTICITY • Cultural values preserved- Ghats punctuate the promenade providing access to water. • Riverfront Market - houses ‘Ravivari’, the traditional flea market
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- 21. • Marine Drive1.75 km picturesque promenade in Kochi, Kerala, India. • It is built facing towards the backwaters of Kochi, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. • Marine Drive is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi with several shopping Until 1980s, Shanmugham Road was the literal marine drive 1980-GCDA started the Kochi Marine Drive project – land reclaimed from the lake
- 22. Calm Busy Serene Unmaintain ed Crowded Splendid Views unsafe Saf e Nice Picturesque Boating Walk Rela x` exhibitions Parking Parks SURVEY MALE FEMALE 0 5 1015 >60 YRS 40-60 YRS 20-40 YRS <20 YRS 0 5 10 Rarely Monthly Weekly Daily ISSUES • Lack of maintenance • Absence of public washrooms and latrines • Absence of security at night- reduced activity after dusk • Insufficient seating at some parts of the walkway • No seating provided to accommodate large groups
- 23. ACCESSIBILITY •Reduced accessibility forthe disabled and elderly- lack of ramps and elevators •Physical linkages perpendicular to the water edge. •Accessibility to the water limited to boating. •The Marine Drive walkway forms a continuous connection between various destinations. LEGIBILITY • Well defined pathways. • Identifiable forms of bridges. • Linear walkway- no ambiguity.
- 24. PERMEABILITY • Visual andphysical permeability provided by view corridors and open spaces. • Footprint reduced from the second floor in order to improve visual connectivity.
- 25. SAFETY • Active frontagescreated by eateries, food court, street vendors and shopping mall openings. • Commercial use along the Marine Drive helps in enhancing safety throughout the day. • Activities introduced to spaces that lack visibility- sides of bridges. • Lighting provisions along Marine Drive illuminate the walkway during night. • Multistory buildings along the walkway provide passive surveillance. SAFE FRONTAGES FLEXIBILITY • Multi- functional uses of walkway and ground. • Street vendors • Parking on ground. • Exhibitions held on the ground
- 26. VARIETY •Activities caters toall the age group oChildren- parks oMiddle aged- shopping destinations oElderly- promenade and parks with sufficient seating spaces. •Mixed land use •Seasonal variations- the Marine Drive ground hosts expos during festival seasons which is otherwise used for parking. •Exhibitions and political meetings are conducted at the event ground. Commercial and residential 34.1 Common Facilities 12.3 Open space 30.7 Pathways 13.7 COMFORT • Adequate seating space • well shaded walkway • No provisions for seating large groups. AUTHENTICITY • Ferry activities preserved • bridges designed to have a form unique to Kerala. Residential 9.2
- 27. SABARMATI WATERFRONT SEATTLE WATERFRONT MARINEDRIVE ACCESSIBILITY Access points from the city level via staircases and ramps at regular intervals. Lifts or Elevators to make lower-level promenade accessible for people with disabilities The streets run parallel to the river on both banks and provide continuous access to the riverfront development. Access streets at key locations connect the SRFD streets to the rest of the city. Continuous promenades along the river edge helps in connecting various cultural and recreational facilities. Alaskan Way will be punctuated with pleasant, safe and convenient crossings at every east-west street. Key east-west connections will be enhanced with elevators and escalators. Streets and promenades connect existing shopping, dining, boating and cultural activities to each other and to the city beyond. Colman Dock is a major transit hub, carrying thousands of passengers to and from the waterfront each day, and linking the city to the islands and towns around Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. The Marine Drive walkway can be accessed by 4 linkages provided. Steps reduce the accessibility of the disabled and the elderly. Continuous High rise buildings long the Marine Drive walkway prevents the visibility of the walkway from the vehicular access path. Destinations along the marine drive are connected by the marine drive vehicular access path and Marine Drive walkway. PERMEABILITY The sloping topography offers important views. Perpendicular streets provide visual and physical permeability to the waterfront. Large footprint buildings along the walkway reduce the permeability.
- 28. LEGIBILITY Unique characteristicsof areas along the waterfront helps in way finding. Linear pathways along waterfront- no ambiguity Waterfronts have distinct character for each district forming image able identity. Well defined pathways and good hierarchy of roads. Lack of sign boards. Iconic structures like the contemporary bridges help providing users with a sense of location. SAFETY Continuous protective railing river’s edge along. Evenly spaced lighting along the length of the promenade. Mixed-use waterfront district- continuous surveillance. Well defined pedestrian and bicycle paths and crossings. Evenly spaced lighting. Securing personnel appointed. Activities introduced to spaces that lack visibility- sides of bridges turned into coffee shops and ice cream parlors. No vehicles are allowed on the walkway. VARIETY The plazas offer public places for social gatherings, and informal activities to take place. At the Exhibition Centre , the riverfront will host trade-fair facilities to serve the business community. The Events Ground will offer venues for holding organized events of local and national importance. The lower promenade fronting the Ashram can also be used for religious and secular celebrations, and for yoga. The new waterfront promenade will link Pioneer Square to Olympic Sculpture Park and provide opportunities for sitting, strolling, jogging, bicycling, viewing the bay, and conducting events. During the warm months of the year, a barge swimming pool will be docked at the pier, giving Seattleites an opportunity to swim on the bay. Event ground provides opportunity for conducting cultural and political events.
- 29. COMFORT Public washroomsat regular intervals. Concrete paved flooring which can support walking, jogging and cycling. Continuous seating arrangement at the river’s edge. All SRFD streets have dedicated pedestrian paths with cycle tracks, parking bays, and 6 m/20ft wide carriageways. The public areas shall be shaded with over 800 diverse trees that have been planted. The pedestrian design for the waterfront features a generously scaled promenade which will allow pedestrians to stroll near the water or to find a tranquil spot to sit and enjoy the views. buffer, or separation between the street and bike facility Seating space- planter boxes, continuous seating along the water edge. Shading trees planted along the walkway. No vehicles are allowed on the walkway. FLEXIBILITY Absence of activity at the event ground when no events are conducted. The Pier’s design remains open and flexible to allow for a wide variety of activities and events to take place but also includes amenities for active recreation on the waterfront such as a roller- skating rink, grandstand seating with south-facing views, and a kayak launch. Event ground used for parking AUTHENTICITY Cultural values preserved- Ghats punctuate the promenade providing access to water. The Riverfront Market has been created to house ‘Ravivari’, the traditional flea market at a permanent site adjacent to its previous location. Pier 62/63 is well-known for its former life as a performance pier that brought together people, music and sunsets over Elliott Bay. This function has been preserved. The historic Washington Street Boat Landing will be restored and integrated as a destination, potentially serving as moorage for small boats. Offers access to the water, creating a physical connection to the water that is a central part of our region’s heritage. In early days the waterfront was mainly used for boarding oats to various destinations. This activity has bee preserved. The bridges were designed to have a form unique to Kerala.
- 30. • Visual andphysical linkages are to be established between the city and the waterfront in order to activate the waterfront. Providing view corridor and enhancing permeability to the waterfront will help in achieving accessibility to the waterfront. • Waterfront can be activated by providing a variety of activities connected by walkways or promenades. Seasonal variations in activities can enhance the appeal of waterfronts. Activities should focus on all the user groups. • Large footprint buildings along waterfronts should be interspersed with adequate open space in order to prevent the visual access to the waterfront. • Safety along the waterfront can be enhanced by proving mixed uses along the stretch. This will help in keeping the waterfront active throughout the day. • Flexible spaces provided along the waterfront can help in minimizing the inactivity in an area during a period of time. Event grounds provided must be rendered for other activity when events are not conducted. • Street furniture and space design should ensure maximum comfort for the users. Climatic comfort to be enhanced- shaded areas. INFERENCE
- 31. CONCLUSION • Visual corridorsmay not help in attracting the public towards the waterfront. However, it helps in improving the image of the city. • People access waterfronts through different modes of transportation and the ease of movement plays a major role in the public satisfaction. • Families are concerned about the waterfront engaging all the members and hence the waterfront must provide a variety of functions • The public has varying perceptions about a successful waterfront. This perception is age and gender dependent. Accommodating diverse types of spaces can provide for the satisfaction of all the groups. • Maintaining a space is as important as designing the space.
- 32. REFERENCES [1]Urban Waterfront Regenerations-Umut Pekin Timur [2] Developing New Guidelines for Riverfront Development in Malaysia by Azlina Binti Md. Yassin [3] Turning the Tide by Dr Nicholas Falk [4] Wrenn, D. M., Casazza, J. A., Smart, J. E., (1983). Urban Waterfront Development, Urban Land Institute, 218 p., Washington. [5] Akköse, A. C. (2007). The Analysis of Istinye Shipyard Area Within The Context of Redevelopment of Urban Waterfront Areas. Master Thesis, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science And Technology, 131 p., İstanbul. [6] Zhang, L. (2002). An Evaluation of an Urban Riverfront Park Riverfront Park, Spokane, Washington Experiences and Lessons for Designers. Master of Science in Landscape Architecture Washington State University. Date of Access: 02.01.2013, Available from: https://research.wsulibs.wsu.edu:8443/xmlui/bitstream/handle/2376/75/L_Zhang_0 5060 2.pdf.txt;jsessionid=6EE534F1691D9BB953EB40FAC2350F22?sequence=2 [7] Önen, M. (2007). Examinatıon Rivers' Recreational Potantial As An Urban Coastal Space: Case Study, Eskişehır Porsuk Creek and İstanbul Kurbağalıdere. Master Thesis, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science And Technology, 204 p., İstanbul.
- 33. REFERENCES [8] Hattapoğlu, M.Z. (2004). Place of Water Phenomenan in Evoluation of Settlements and Teinterpretation of it as an Urban Design Element, Mimar Sinan Arts of University, Institute of Science And Technology 164 p., İstanbul. [9] 1950 book Landscape for Living.- Garrett Eckbo [10] Gençtürk, İ. Z. (2006). Design of Water Features in Squares: A Case Study on Sultanahmet and Beyazıt Squares. Master Thesis, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science And Technology, 163 p., İstanbul. [11] Al Ansari, F. (2009). Public Open Space on the Transforming Urban Waterfronts of Bahrain - The Case of Manama City. Ph.D. Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, 353 p., Newcastle. [12] Dong, L. (2004). Waterfront Development: A Case Study of Dalian. Master of Applied Environmental Studies in Local Economic Development - Tourism Policy and Planning, University of Waterloo, 159 p., Canada. [13] Moretti, M. (2010). Valorisation of Waterfronts and Waterways for Sustainable Development. International Scientific Conference about Poltva River RenewingLviv, Ukraine, November 19th-20th 2010. Date of Access: 10.05.2012, Available from: http://www.urbanproject.lviv.ua/php_uploads/data/articles/ArticleFiles_84_Moretti _en. pdf
- 34. REFERENCES [14] Butuner, B.(2006). Waterfront revitalisation as a challenging urban issue in Istanbul. Paper presented at the 42nd ISoCaRP Congress: Waterfront Revitalisation as a Challenging Urban Issue, retrieved 17th May, 2010, from www.isocarp.net/Data/case_studies/792.pdf. [15] The Research of Urban Planning History of Dalian - Dong - 2001 [16] Breen, A. and Rigby, D. (1994). Waterfronts: Cities Reclaim Their Edge. McGraw- Hill, Inc., 256 p. New York. [17]Costanza, R., Andrade, F., Antunes, P., Belt, M. v. d., Boesch, D., Boersma, D., et al. (1999). Ecological economics and sustainable governance of the oceans. Ecological Economics, 31, 171-187. [18]Reclaiming the waterfront through urban design guidelines: case study of the Chicago River urban design guidelines - Acosta – 1990 [19] Dramov, B. (1997). Successful waterfront design principles. Urban Land, 35. [20] Bruttomesso, R. (2006). Waterfront development: A strategic choice for cities on water. Paper presented at the Waterfront Development Forum: China Maritime (02nd March 2006), Hong Kong, retrieved 24th January, 2009, from www.harbourbusinessforum.com/download/060303_transcript.pdf.
Editor's Notes
- #4 Waterfront identifies the water’s edge in cities and towns. The urban waterfront is a zone of interaction between urban development and the water and a waterfront area is considered to be a unique and irreplaceable resource where it interfaces between land, water, air, sun and productive plants4. Waterfronts may also be seen as land to be reclaimed from water in order to create an extension of existing city centres14. Waterfront development may not necessarily need to directly front water but may need only to look as if it is attached to the water. A property with a commanding view of water can also be considered as a waterfront property16.
- #5 Emergence of Waterfront Cities: In early settlements, the waterfront and the city was directly in contact. Waters played an essential role for trade activity and water transportation. Settlements were established and immigrant colonies arrived. These settlements were established around a port with safe harbor suitable for cargo and passenger ships. Growth of Waterfronts With industrialization, the settlements became cities and maritime trade stimulated urban development. The shoreline road turned into a busy street providing services, supplies, and office space for commercial activities. Warehouses were constructed along the waterfront and these rows of warehouses blocked the water’s edge from the street. At this period, railroad was introduced as a new mode of transportation. As a result of this change, the central city was effectively severed from the waterfront. Also, the waterfront became increasingly congested. Since 1930’s, elevated highways and interstate freeways was built the shoreline to decrease this congestion. Offices and stores along the old shoreline road were converted to warehouses creating a barrier to public access. At this time, transportation and industry became the only use of the waterfront. In the meantime, the water became dirty and the waterfront began to lose its natural attraction to many urban residents. Deterioration of Waterfronts With the development of containerization technology, the old port areas were too constricted for modern container ships and equipment to maneuver easily5. Thus, port activities moved to outside the city. So, the old ports lost the role as the transportation and industry center. With the construction of highways largely changed the transportation patterns and this contributed to be abandoned the waterfronts areas. Also, people preferred the highways to railroads because of their freedom of choice. Due to fewer people chose railroad, the waterfront became even deteriorated6. With the introduction of stricter air and water pollution controls, manufacturers began to leave the city. As a result, many ports fell into disuse. The waterfront virtually became a deserted, inaccessible and unsafe area, further separating the urban core from the water4. Rediscovery of waterfronts in the 1960’s, people became more concerned about environmental-city health and the misuse of natural resources. Locals wanted to recover the aesthetic scenery of the waterfront which had been neglected for years. As a result, the port's commercial failure caused rediscovery of waterfronts by private developers and city governments 6. Recreational, residential, and commercial uses were developed. The lost intimate connection was provided again between the city and its waterfront. Waterfronts vary depending on many interrelated factors. These are a city’s history and size, its location, land structure and climate, the diversity of water-related uses and city’s management status. Much more area has now been regained for public use and access 4.
- #11 This stretch of urban public waterfront is a unique part of the city at the intersection of urban development, industry and spectacular views.
- #12 The Seattle waterfront was inhabited by the Duwamish- the indigenous people of metropolitan Seattle. The first steam-powered saw mill was established in the 19th century Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Seattle's Central waterfront was the bustling center of one of North America's major ports. Alaskan Way Viaduct in the early 1950s placed a visual barrier and a partial physical barrier between much of the Central Waterfront and the rest of Downtown. With maritime activity moving elsewhere, especially to the new container port south of the Central Waterfront, people began to consider the potential importance of the Central Waterfront as a tourist destination.
- #13 As the spine of the waterfront, streets and promenades connect existing shopping, dining, boating and cultural activities to each other and to the city beyond. The new waterfront promenade links provide opportunities for sitting, strolling, jogging, bicycling, and viewing the bay. The pedestrian design for the waterfront features a generously scaled promenade which will allow pedestrians to stroll near the water or to find a tranquil spot to sit and enjoy the views. Alaskan Way will be punctuated with pleasant, safe and convenient crossings at every east-west street. Key east-west connections will be enhanced with elevators and escalators to make it easier to enjoy waterfront and other downtown attractions in a single trip and to provide better connections to transit and parking.
- #14 PIONEER SQUARE Its character will evoke a native Pacific Northwest beach and will include a boardwalk, native shoreline planting, large boulders and logs. The historic Washington Street Boat Landing will be restored and integrated as a destination, potentially serving as moorage for small boats. COLMAN DOCK Colman Dock is a major transit hub, carrying thousands of passengers to and from the waterfront each day, and linking the city to the islands and towns around Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. Colman Gallery, a transit plaza and gateway to the Ferry Terminal, will be filled with generous seating, canopies for weather protection and bicycle parking for the Colman Dock’s shoppers and commuters. HISTORIC PIER WALK The Historic Piers are a major commercial destination on the waterfront, hosting shopping, eating, drinking, working and touring programs. The promenade will front the Historic Piers and encourage strolling, sitting, and informal gathering to complement the nearby commercial uses. PIER 62/63 Pier 62/63 is well-known for its former life as a performance pier that brought together people, music and sunsets over Elliott Bay. The Pier’s design remains open and flexible to allow for a wide variety of activities and events to take place but also includes amenities for active recreation on the waterfront such as a roller-skating rink, grandstand seating with south-facing views, and a kayak launch. During the warm months of the year, a barge swimming pool will be docked at the pier, giving Seattleites an opportunity to swim on the bay. UNION STREET PIER Flexible, open and vibrant space with unobstructed views of the bay, used for a variety of activities from kids play to programmed events and performances. A large in-ground fountain and get-down steps at the water’s edge will support daily program activities, complement the new waterfront ferris wheel and provide a venue for a variety of cultural events including outdoor movies and live performances. A new set of escalators and elevators on Union Street will connect pedestrians on First Avenue to the Union Street Pier. This destination is also the potential future home of a Seattle Aquarium Expansion.
- #15 The pedestrian design for the waterfront features a generously scaled promenade The Pier’s design remains open and flexible to allow for a wide variety of activities and events to take place but also includes amenities for active recreation on the waterfront such as a roller-skating rink, grandstand seating with south-facing views, and a kayak launch. Offers access to the water, creating a physical connection to the water that is a central part of our region’s heritage.
- #17 The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the banks of the Sabarmati River and to redefine an identity of Ahmedabad around the river. The project looks to reconnect the city with the river and positively transform the neglected aspects of the riverfront. The objectives of this multidimensional project can be categorised under three topics- Environmental Improvement: reduction in erosion and flood to safeguard the city; sewage diversion to clean the river; water retention and recharge. Social Infrastructure: rehabilitation and resettlement of riverbed dwellers and activities; creation of parks and public spaces; provision of socio-cultural amenities for the city. Sustainable Development: generation of resources, revitalisation of neighbourhoods.
- #18 Access points from the city level via staircases and ramps at regular intervals. Lifts or Elevators to make lower-level promenade accessible for people with disabilities The streets run parallel to the river on both banks and provide continuous access to the riverfront development. Continuous promenades along the river edge helps in connecting various cultural and recreational facilities. Bridges across river connects the two river banks
- #19 The sloping topography offers important views. Open space links provided for visual and physical permeability. Building mass- large volume buildings placed on the landward side Unique characteristics of areas along the waterfront helps in way finding. plazas offer public places for social gatherings, and informal activities to take place. At the Exhibition Centre , the riverfront will host trade-fair facilities to serve the business community. The Events Ground will offer venues for holding organized events of local and national importance. The lower promenade fronting the Ashram can also be used for religious and secular celebrations, and for yoga.
- #20 Public washrooms at regular intervals. Concrete paved flooring which can support walking, jogging and cycling. Continuous seating arrangement at the river’s edge. All SRFD streets have dedicated pedestrian paths with cycle tracks, parking bays, and 6 m/20ft wide carriageways. The public areas shall be shaded with over 800 diverse trees that have been planted.
- #22 Until 1980s, Shanmugham Road was the literal marine drive with the Kochi Lake and the adjoining Arabian Sea to its west.
- #24 ACCESSIBILITY Reduced accessibility for the disabled and elderly- lack of ramps and elevators as alternatives for stairs. Physical linkages to the waterfront established perpendicular to the water edge. Disruption in the walkway next to Swapnil enclave. Entire shoreline accessible by the public. However, the walkway towards the northern side are fronted by apartments and thereby accessed mostly by the residents. Accessibility to the water limited to boating. LEGIBILITY Well defined pathways. Identifiable forms of bridges forms landmarks along the walkway. Linear walkway- no ambiguity.
- #25 Visual permeability provided by view corridors and open spaces. Footprint reduced from the second floor in order to improve visual connectivity.
- #27 VARIETY Variety of activities along the Marine Drive. Activities caters to all the age group Children- parks Middle aged- shopping destinations Elderly- promenade and parks with sufficient seating spaces. Seasonal variations- the Marine Drive ground hosts expos during festival seasons which is otherwise used for parking. Exhibitions and political meetings are conducted at the event ground. Street vendors Shopping malls There are several boat jetties along the walkway. COMFORT Adequate seating space provided along the waterfront. Walkway well shaded with trees along both the edges. No provisions for seating large groups. AUTHENTICITY In early days the waterfront was mainly used for boarding Boats to various destinations. This activity has beeN preserved. The bridges were designed to have a form unique to Kerala.