Urban Design Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects Dear friends, I'm looking for some waterfront redevelopment schemes that I can use as case-studies for my thesis project, which is "Sustainable Redevelopment of the Colaba Waterfront." Colaba is a premium locality in downtown Mumbai(India), a portion of which is slowly being encroached upon by slums. The project will include the re-settlement of these slum dwellers and a "people's place" on the seafront. So, could anyone please suggest some appropriate work that I can look at. I have already looked at the Kuwait waterfront redevelopment project. Thanks, Sincerely, -- Rashmi Kurup, July 2, 2004 Contribute a response Responses Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
Dear Rashmi, Sabarmati riverfront development project at Ahmedabad has been a much worked upon project. you could get touch with CEPT, school of Architecture at Ahmedabad or AUDA, which distributed a public copy of the project cost. Alternatively contact EPC at Ahmedabad- thge private firm headed by mr. Bimal Patel. This firm has done initial design and layout of the project. Ms. Manu Goel, Architect Planner (CEPT) Bareilly, UP -- Manu Goel/ Agarwal, July 3, 2004 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects I would like to add one more project that is bankside developments on Thames, London UK. -- Madhav Vakil, July 4, 2004 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects Well, for case studies I would suggest you look into 2 books specialized in waterfront development and full of successful waterfront projects world wide, these are: Breen, Ann and Rigby, Dick - The new Waterfront a world wide urban success story- McGraw Hill co.-1996.
Breen, Ann and Rigby, Dick - Waterfronts cities reclaim their edges- McGraw The waterfront press, Washington 1997. Good luck, -- Hebatalla Abouelfadl, July 4, 2004
Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects Hi Rashmi,
There would be tons of development projects internationally. But you can have a great resource right next to y The work done by P.K. Das and Associates on the waterfronts of Carter Rd., Bandra Bandstand and the Landse Also, Das had done a complete study of the entire 34 km. stretch of Mumbai's waterfronts in 96-97. It is a ver informative report. There was a proposal made by Salil Ranadive for the Marine Drive precinct which was stopp Since you are looking for a sustainable design with slum considerations, the works of PK Das should be very he Also visit this site: http://www.waterfrontcenter.org/ Actually, the Bandstand promenade has won an award in 2002 from the waterfront center. For other sources you can visit: http://www.atlanticplanners.org/whatnew/confsj98/sources.htm It seems to be a good resource. -- Harsh Goel, July 21, 2004 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
Rashmi, in a city such as Mumbai where land prices are skyrocketing because of density. I do not think that th powers that be have the political will nor the motivation to allow prime seafront land to be given over to the sl dwellers. The powerful of Mumbai that make the laws and influence politicians do not want a redevelopment sc that lowers property prices. What they want is "A people's place for only certain kinds and classes of people." I be cynical though, so don't listen to me. -- Shiraz Allibhai, July 23, 2004 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
Actually the challenge in this project and the 'global' cities in India is to create public spaces that are truly acce to diverse uses and all sections of society. Sadly, the present development trends and the eagerness for econo success, favor uses such as shopping malls, and riverfront restaurants and bars. (Refer to Xintiandi market, Sh and Shichahai lake, Beijing -- as examples of such redevelopment projects)
A novel way to manage this paradox of economic development and social equity is to allow different kinds of u during the different times of the day. As examples, you may refer to the Meat-packing district in New York and Strip District in Pittsburgh. Both the sites accommodate lower sections of the society during the day in activitie related to grocery packing and distribution. In the evening, the sites transform into upscale and trendy nightlif
Another direction for change is the urban policy. Widely experimented, there may be ways in which developers be allowed incentives (such as higher FAR's) if they accommodate affordable housing on the site. Yet another direction is to ensure that the relocated slum-dwellers benefit economically from the development, by the new employment opportunities created on the site. Such considerations or brief attention to such issues might help making your project richer and not just a pretty park design. All the best! For Park design, you may refer to: Stephan J. Craig Smith, Recreation and Tourism in Waterfront Redevelopment. -- Anjali Agarwal, July 27, 2004 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
Rashmi,
Most waterfront development projects today deal with reclaiming prime land for recreational purposes or as a wide resource from their prior industrial uses that have often become defunct. As a result, in addition to losing primary function, the faces of such port cities (seafronts) also face challenges that you mention in the name of encroachment, market pressures, future sustainability, comprehensive planning, development and design in ge
I agree with Shiraz, that in a city like Mumbai, the "people's place" is selective to certain classes first in its development (as in where the money is coming from) and then obviously in terms of returns (the classes it is catering to so its use!) When you look at most case studies, (London, NYC, Boston, Mumbai, Karachi etc.) you find appropriate gentrification in the name of "the gateway to the city" or "grand sea-front development" etc. O projects like the Toronto Portlands relied on getting the Olympic commission (which was unsuccessful) to rede industrial waterfront areas. Closer to home, New Delhi is tying in the Yamuna redevelopment scheme to the upcoming Commonwealth games in 2010. My point is that these are huge projects and their realization into "successful" places may not be as utopian as we would like them to be. Highest and best use seems to define in most cases. Also, part of the problem in realizing the project in cities specifically in India is ownership, which fragmented. This makes reclaimation very difficult for grand vision projects. Encroachment and informal uses t have mushroomed over time further complicate the problem.
Mixed use is probably the best approach -- you should look at different examples of how you can integrate a v of uses to sustain a vibrant community. Investment in real estate is most likely going to be high income but us may be may be programmed to cater to all income groups. You also need to define "people's place" a bit more the Worli seaface in Mumbai for example -- it abuts a fairly affluent, mostly residential community but many p use the space in the evenings and the mornings. It could be a lot better but it would be fair to say that it is a p place. If I live in Andheri, I wouldn't come to Worli to enjoy that space. My point being, that you need to also d the scope and catchment area of redevelopment -- who is the client? The neighborhood, the district or the city This will inform the gamut of your programmatic guidelines to approach the problem. For resources: http://www.atlanticplanners.org/whatnew/confsj98/sources.htm Books:
Breen, Anne and Dick Rigby, 1996. The New Waterfront: A Worldwide Urban Success Story, New York: McGraw Hill, 224 pp., 363 illustrations, US $79.95. (h/b) Breen, A. and D. Rigby, 19-94. Urban Waterfronts: Cities Reclaim Their Edge, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Bruttomesso, R. 1995 Cities on Water and Transport, Venice: International Centre Cities on Water, 199 pp. + ill., C$ 99.50
Bruttomesso, R. 1993. Waterfronts: A New Frontier For Cities On Water, Venice: International Centre C Water. Edwards, B. 1992. London Docklands: Urban Design in an Age of Deregulation, Oxford UK: Butt Architecture.
Gordon, David L. A. 1997. Battery Park City: Politics and Planning on the New York Waterfront, New Yo Gordon and Breach,. 155 pp. 40 111.
Hoyle, B. S., Cityports, Coastal Zones and Regional Change: International Perspectives on Planning and Management, Brian Hoyle (ed.) Chichester UK: Wiley, 1996, xvi + 316 pp, ill., 45.00 pounds (h/b)
Hoyle, B. S., D.A. Pinder and M.S. Husain 1988. Revitalising the Waterfront International Dimensions o Dockland Development. London: Bellhaven. Articles: Gordon, David L. A. "Financing Urban Waterfront Redevelopment." Journal of the American Planning Association, Vol. 63, No. 2, pp. 244-265, Spring 1997 (R)
Gordon, David L. A. "Managing The Changing Political Environment In Urban Waterfront Redevelopmen Urban Studies, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 61-83, January 1997, (R)
Gordon, David L. A. "Planning, Design and Managing Change in Urban Waterfront Redevelopment." Tow Planning Review (UK), Vol. 67, No. 3, pp. 261-290. July 1996.
Gordon, David L. A. "Architecture: How Not to Build a City -Implementation at Battery Park City." Land and Urban Planning, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 35 -54. November 1993.
Hall, P. 199 1. "Waterfronts: A New Urban Frontier." University of California Institute of Urban and Regi Development, Berkeley CA. Working Paper 538. May 1991.
Hebbert, M. 1992. "One "Planning Disaster" After Another: London Docklands 1970-1992." The London Journal, 17:2, Fall 1992, pp. 115 -13 4. -- Anubhav Gupta, July 28, 2004 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
hi, Rashmi check the website waterfront.com.You'll find various case studies related to waterfront development.Also searc Minnepolis Riverfront.It also hav details about the signages and planning aspects. I myself is working on advance study topic-'BUILT SPACES ALONG RIVERFRONT' ALONG WITH MY THESIS PRO Incase u also get some details regarding my topic then, do e-mail me
[email protected]. In searchng for riverfront with hell lot of development do, also find out which type of riverfront best suits ,eith residential or recreational..It'll help you out to plan in a better way. -- Vasudha Patni, March 17, 2006 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects Hello Rashmi,
I saw your message on Archnet. I suppose that you must now have gotten over with your thesis, can you plea me?
I am a student of architecture in her final year and I have taken my thesis topic as "Waterfront Development i Mumbai". I need your help regarding:
1. Justification of site in Mumbai; which site is more appropriate for waterfront development? Are there any sit the Colaba area? 2. Live case studies 3. What websites should I refer to for masterplans? Looking forward for your reply,
-- Shikha Bharadwaj, December 20, 2006 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
For anyone else doing research on this subject, there are some case studies on ArchNet under the "building ty category" of Waterfront Development. -- Ozgur Basak Alkan, January 16, 2007 Thesis: Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
hello friends iam vani student of architecture from hyderabad i have selected theisi topic as waterfront architec we are supposed to prepare a questionarre here the questions for all in urban environments how much importance is to be given in preserving natural resources of land. what role waterfronts play in preserving them? 2.role and imporance in understanding the behaviour of water in waterfront architecture? 3.does history influences the waterfront developmnts? 4.does waterfronts create a sustainable environments? how? -- Vani Gundu, March 9, 2008
