RIVER-FRONT DEVELOPMENT

Suggested Major Key Themes for Developing River-Fronts and A Criteria for Evaluating these

Developments

1.Content

1. Content.2. Introduction.3. Major Key Themes for Developing River-

Fronts. 4. Aspects for evaluating the efficiency of

the development of the River-Fronts.

2.Introduction.

A. What is River-Front?B. Who Could Use It ?C. Why do we need to develop River-

Fronts?D. How could this development be

optimum?

2.Introduction.A-What is River-Front?

A riverfront is the Region along a river.

Region ( Spatial/ Administrative) : Is it the banks that belong to the city

land, or islands located within the river. Near or far from city center and major

squares districts/cities/countries does it pass

through.

River: 3D space, has Length , width and depth. Branches/ no branches=> strategically

located lands.

2.Introduction.B-Who Could Use It ?

Any person/ country can have access to its banks, Islands or water.

Ability to have access to use an area is restrained by (public/private) land-use or (poor/strong) accessibility.

Ex. Dahab Island

2.Introduction.C-Why do we need to develop River-Fronts?

Today many riverfronts are a staple of modernism and city beautification.

Minimum avenues for recreation and open green spaces.

Affects the feel of belonging, and the social cohesion within a community.

City image-branding. Often in larger cities that border a river, the

riverfront will be lined with marinas, docks, trees, or minor attractions.

Historic documentation Riverine tourism on its banks, Alternative mean of transportation. Human/Environmental connections Sustainability of place & Maintenance of river

bank.

2.Introduction. D- objective of development

Providing recreation (Theme parks ) and entertainment opportunities (seating).

To providing a unique residential experience.

Create a place for business and commerce ( convention centers, business districts…etc).

3-Key Themes for Developing River-Fronts.

3-Major Key Themes for Developing River-Fronts.

3-Major Key Themes for Developing River-Fronts.

3-Major Key Themes for Developing River-Fronts.

3-Major Key Themes for Developing River-Fronts.

4-Aspects for evaluating the efficiency of the development of the River-Fronts.

Life

Social Equity 1-Presence of public- semi public and private spaces ( GINI INDEX) ( Special Coefficient ) 2-Public participation.3-Handicap facilities.

Educational/Cultural/Sports aspects

1-Educational trips, school projects & Documenting the ecological state of the waterfronts in order to preserve this2-Awareness about , other emerging technologies (grey water recycling systems ).environmentally diverse natural habitat.2-Facilities for offshore sports( fishing, boating, & jet skiing) & on Shore sports (Running, walking, bicycling, rollerblading, & jogging) S3-Cultural nodes or landmarks and connecting networks between existing ones.

Aesthetic Aspects 1-Landmarks.2-Levels.3-Elevations.4-contextual coherent.

4-Aspects for evaluating the efficiency of the development of the River-Fronts.

Business

Function. 1-Accessibility by different types of transportations.2-Accessiblility from the city’s main streets and squares.3-Connection between the banks of the river.4-Creation of Job opportunities. 5-Improving marines inhabitant for increasing fish populations .6-water markets .7- trades through River transportation.

Diversity & Integration of Uses.

1-Commercial/ Recreational => corresponding services & public amenities. (cost opportunity)2-

Durability of Uses.( change the term)

1-coping with the change of seasons.

Marketing/Branding 1-Histroic restoration.2-Moderinism.3-Landmarks. 4-World River Day.

4-Aspects for evaluating the efficiency of the development of the River-Fronts.

Environment

Energy Consumption/Energy Generation.

1-Trees & open spaces.Paper (2).

Material Used 1-wood- Interlock- Asphalt.2-eco-friendly bulkheads

River Ecosystem preservation. ( why special in rivers?)

1-Habitat restoration

4-Aspects for evaluating the efficiency of the development of the River-Fronts.

Management

Different Institutes 1-Cultural Institutes.2-research centers .

Pollution containment/mitigation

1-Water Pollution containment (discharging sewage waste from boats ).2-Sound Pollution regulations.3-Visual Pollution .

Maintenance 1-Involving of private sector.2-

Cultural Heritage preservation.

Regulations and laws

1-Permability.Preventing inappropriate actions and practices from the rivers’ edge.