WATERFRONT

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DEVELOPMENT
NIVETHITHA D | 2010701539
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INTRODUCTION

Development of an water front area with an aim of connecting and

integrating the city with water. Waterfronts are settlements or civilizations or
commercial developments that come up along the water body. Waterfronts are
dynamic and unique places where the land and water meet. It is the interface of
the aquatic and the terrestrial.

A waterfront zone is where interaction happens between the urban and the
water. By being an interface between land and water, the waterfront zone is an
area endowed with special characteristics. Waterfront is a zone of interaction
and the waterfront area is considered to be a unique and irreplaceable resource
where it interfaces between the land and water.

Water is a defining force that fundamentally shapes the character of each place
it touches. It's a feature to be celebrated and honoured. Urban waterfronts, like
the cities help define, dynamic places. Waterfronts are often the most valuable
resource of a city. Also cities seek a waterfront zone that is a place of public
enjoyment, ample visual and public access- to both the water and the land.
These waterfronts have the potential to become the cultural and heritage hubs of
the city that lie on the banks or shores of the waterfront as well as attract people
from the city and also tourists.

Why waterfronts?- Over recent few decades, waterfront development and

redevelopment has evolved and taken on its own identity in areas such as
historic preservation and recreation. Creating minimum avenues for recreation
and green open spaces. Also today many waterfronts are a staple of modernism,
city beautification and helps in tourism.

FOCUS OF THE STUDY

To create a city's identity in the waterfront.

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To understand and develop an approach towards waterfront city.

Transforming it into a unique platform with recreational and
entertainment facilities serving the city and its people.

Rejuvenate the urban life, by improving the quality of life.

Create an economically vibrant and safe and inclusive waterfront

providing the best social and physical infrastructure for its residences,
business and visitors.

Also, at developing the waterfront areas and to provide aesthically

pleasing and highly functional spaces and activities that encourages the
city dwellers to experience the beauty and serenity of the waterfront.

Creating a vital and vibrant waterfront that serves to unite the community
and the visitors in a shared experience of the city.

Develop the city as a major commercial and tourist sector.

Establish it as a major tourism attraction centre and a local identity.

Link the community with the waterfront. Integrate public open spaces
with more natural water edge, landscapes, parks.

Goal: Is to plan a development that is oriented towards creating an urban form

that is wholly consistent.

SITE

Option (i) Pondicherry

It is a main place for garnering tourists with the right blend of ambience
and scenic surroundings.

Development would lead to nearby places of access like learning,

recreation etc.

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Option (ii) Mahe, Kerala.

Riverside and beachfront development (phase III)- Proposal

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PROGRAMS

Landside activities:

Marine theme park

Water park

Beach convention centre

Performance centre

Cultural pavilion

Promenade - sun rise plaza

Viewing plaza

Boardwalk

Exhibit area / event pavilion

Amphitheatre / oat

Water facing resort

View tower and a kiosk

Commercial waterfront retail

Water based activities:

Water sports- water scooters, speed boat rides

Floating restaurant

Marina

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Boating/Fishing

CASE STUDIES

i. Sabarmati riverfront development

ii. Malaysia riverfront- Kuching riverfront development

iii. Thames riverfront development

iv. Barcelona Beachfront

REFERENCES

waterfrontsnl.com

www.louisvillewaterfront.com

www.wikipedia.com

www.academia.edu//A_Study_of_Waterfront_Development_A_Case_Study_of
_the_Moganshan_District_Shanghai

my-waterfront.ca/development-principles/