Synopsis-waterfront Development (1)

SYNOPSIS

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

NIVETHITHA D | 2010701539

SYNOPSIS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

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 5

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 Boating/Fishing

CASE STUDIES i.

Sabarmati riverfront development

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Malaysia riverfront- Kuching riverfront development

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Thames riverfront development

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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/

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