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. rban waterfronts, li!e the cities help define, dynamic places. Waterfronts are often the most valuable resource of a city. Also cities see! a waterfront zone that is a place of public en"oyment, ample visual and public access# to both the water and the land. $hese waterfronts have the potential to become the cultural and heritage hubs of the city that lie on the ban!s or shores of the waterfront as well as attract people from the city and also tourists.
Why waterfronts%# &ver recent few decades, waterfront development and redevelopment has evolved and ta!en on its own identity in areas such as historic preservation and recreation. reating 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 TH STUD!
$o create a city's identity in the waterfront.
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SYNOPSIS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
$o understand and develop an approach towards waterfront city. $ransforming it into a unique platform with recreational and entertainment facilities serving the city and its people.
(e"uvenate the urban life, by improving the quality of life.
reate 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 e)perience the beauty and serenity of the waterfront.
reating a vital and vibrant waterfront that serves to unite the community and the visitors in a shared e)perience of the city.
*evelop the city as a ma"or commercial and tourist sector.
+stablish it as a ma"or tourism attraction centre and a local identity.
in! the community with the waterfront. Integrate public open spaces with more natural water edge, landscapes, par!s.
-oal Is to plan a development that is oriented towards creating an urban form that is wholly consistent.
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It is a main place for garnering tourists with the right blend of ambience and scenic surroundings. *evelopment would lead to nearby places of access li!e learning, recreation etc.
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SYNOPSIS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
&ption /ii0 2ahe, 3erala. (iverside and beachfront development /phase III0# 1roposal
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SYNOPSIS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
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2arine theme par!
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Water par!
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Beach convention centre
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1erformance centre
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ultural pavilion
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1romenade # sun rise plaza
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4iewing plaza
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Boardwal!
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+)hibit area 5 event pavilion
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Amphitheatre 5 oat
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Water facing resort
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4iew tower and a !ios!
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ommercial waterfront retail
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Water sports# water scooters, speed boat rides
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6loating restaurant
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C$S STUDIS
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7abarmati riverfront development
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2alaysia riverfront# 3uching riverfront development
