SUSTAINABLE DESIGN APPROACHES FOR LIVEABLE WATERFRONTS

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss potential ways to create sustainable waterfront environments. Sustainable design approaches for waterfronts raises issues concerning planning, transportation, economic activities, recreation, tourism, and cultural considerations as well as enhancing the image of the city. Dramatically fast developing cities of the new era cause some waterfronts to have limited access by the occupants of the city. High ways, industrial zones, factories, private housings, commercial buildings like hotels, shopping malls and office buildings or abandoned areas adjacent to the waterfront prevents public access and full enjoyment of the space. Therefore, it is significant to gain waterfronts to society as both natural and cultural heritage sites. Commissioning sustainable approaches and utilizing them for waterfront design, may create a change toward an environment that actively experienced by users continuously. The paper reviews the historical use of waterfronts and meaning of them for the city and the people today. Besides, this explanatory research tries to investigate the process of urban waterfront design through examples worldwide, and reveal systematic ways to make these designs successful and sustainable over time.

Keywords

• Waterfront,Urban Environment,Design,Sustainability

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