Waterfront development has been an issue of wide concern and extensive discussion since the 1970s. This study provides more insight into the phenomenon by applying the existing knowledge to a different political and economic context. A ?phased model? is proposed as a ?prototype? of waterfront development. It analyzes waterfront development as a series of five temporal stages, i. e. pre-start-up, start-up, early development, mega projects and maturity. Each of the phases is characterized by the involvement of specific stakeholders, issues and events, and outcomes. A trend in the input of stakeholders is discerned: Trends in the inputs of three stakeholders, the municipal government, the special purpose agencies and the private sector, are discerned whereby initial government investments are complemented and eventually exceeded by investments from the private sector. Analyses of three sites in Dalian?s (in Northeast China) waterfront development suggest that all three sites fit appropriately into the phase model. This suggests the applicability of western theory to cases elsewhere in a different political and economic context. The hypothesis on the evolutionary trend of stakeholders? inputs is tested, rendering generally confirmative results that: (1) the <b><i>municipal government?s</i></b> input followed a first increasing and then decreasing trend; (2) <b><i>special purpose agencies?</i></b> input intensity showed a rising pattern, exceeding that of the municipal government in later phases; (3) The <b><i>private sector</b></i> was seldom involved in waterfront development until the mega projects phase but their investments rose sharply after that. Finally, applying criteria for success gleaned from the literature, the overall evaluation of Dalian?s waterfront development can be viewed as being a success. However, the seasonality of tourism, the lifecycle of tourism products and the insufficient respect paid to local residents? interests are pointed out as possible deficiencies.

Waterfront development has been an issue of wide concern and extensive discussion since the 1970s. This study provides more insight into the phenomenon by applying the existing knowledge to a different political and economic context. A ?phased model? is proposed as a ?prototype? of waterfront development. It analyzes waterfront development as a series of five temporal stages, i. e. pre-start-up, start-up, early development, mega projects and maturity. Each of the phases is characterized by the involvement of specific stakeholders, issues and events, and outcomes. A trend in the input of stakeholders is discerned: Trends in the inputs of three stakeholders, the municipal government, the special purpose agencies and the private sector, are discerned whereby initial government investments are complemented and eventually exceeded by investments from the private sector. Analyses of three sites in Dalian?s (in Northeast China) waterfront development suggest that all three sites fit appropriately into the phase model. This suggests the applicability of western theory to cases elsewhere in a different political and economic context. The hypothesis on the evolutionary trend of stakeholders? inputs is tested, rendering generally confirmative results that: (1) the <b><i>municipal government?s</i></b> input followed a first increasing and then decreasing trend; (2) <b><i>special purpose agencies?</i></b> input intensity showed a rising pattern, exceeding that of the municipal government in later phases; (3) The <b><i>private sector</b></i> was seldom involved in waterfront development until the mega projects phase but their investments rose sharply after that. Finally, applying criteria for success gleaned from the literature, the overall evaluation of Dalian?s waterfront development can be viewed as being a success. However, the seasonality of tourism, the lifecycle of tourism products and the insufficient respect paid to local residents? interests are pointed out as possible deficiencies.

With the active support by the responsible agency, the transformation of fishing ports for tourism and recreation purposes has been a trend in Taiwan. The successful stories at Danshuei, Fuji, Wanggong, Dongshih, Anping, Singda and Houbihu serve as the cases. However, some of the fishing ports, Yeliou and Haikou for example, are not successful. Based on the findings of this research, it could be a ¡§myth¡¨ to develop fishing ports to play all expected diverse functions. Additionly, the government would waste a lot of money and resources if the project failed. Hence, how to properly plan a successful transformation of fishing ports has become an important issue in Taiwan. In order to meet the needs of most people,the transformation of fishing ports should take the preservation of ecology and environment as well as the waterfront landscape seriously. The planners and/or the responsible agencies are encouraged to: (1) properly define the usages and the functions of the fish port; (2) clarify the responsibilities of all related agencies; (3) encourage the involvement of communities, non-profit organizations and enterprises; (4)integrate the recreational system and the image of environment; (5) efficiently redevelop the space that hasn¡¦t been utilized; (6) strengthen the laws and regulations as well as the relevant mechanisms; (7) minimize the potential conflicts in the public spaces and the coastal waters; (8) establish the available information system on tourism and recreation; (9) enhance the education programs on the preservation of ecology and the marine environment. Those mentioned above are the key elements to support the operation of the integrated system of fishing communities, ports and the coastal environment. They can also effectively solve the problems of society, economy, ecology and environment that may come up with the transformation of fishing ports. This research advocates the approach of ¡§bottom-up planning¡¨. It highlights the importance of the available information, the public awareness, the involvement of all stakeholders, and the integrated consideration of all aspects. In short, the successful transformation of fishing ports needs a holistic view instead of a single-purpose approach. Keyword¡GFishing port, waterfront, tourism and recreation, integration.

This study is to propose spatial interventions to activate port areas in the harbor city, Busan. Many ports including Busan North Port redevelopment are expected to redevelop soon. Most of them will be changed existing industrial ports to waterfront facility. However, these developments do not consider existing urban context. To resolve this problem, I suggest infrastructures and public spaces between existing urban structure and expected developments. This plan will increase accessibility to waterfront area and provide active public spaces. Especially, this study focuses on Busan North Port area. I propose an athletic park for local people and four pedestrian bridges to connect between city downtown and Busan North Port. / text

Rising commercial rents in downtown Halifax combined with a freeze on federal arts funding are forcing artists to leave the city in search of affordable and accessible workspace. Essential to the cultural and economic growth of the city, artists desperately need space where they can continue to develop their work and grow their professional practice. The Halifax waterfront, which remains largely vacant since major industries shifted away from the area, provides an opportunity to create a new and unique cultural space in the heart of the city. This thesis examines the design of a cultural infrastructure on the Halifax waterfront to support the local creative community and to further enable connection, production and networking among creators and the public. By examining the transformation of the waterfront from its founding to its current condition, a strategy of uncovering the inherent qualities of place to inform new development is explored. / An architectural thesis focused on developing a cultural infrastructure on the Halifax waterfront to support the local creative community and to further enable connection among creators and the public.

The ferry terminal in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is located in an important public place for the city of Halifax. This area has been subject to planning decisions that have led to its current state of reduced functionality. This project is intended to activate and restore this central, damaged urban public site through integration with the existing buildings, reconnection of the city to the waterfront, and increased amenity offered by new design and architecture. Rethinking the design of the ferry terminal and its adjacent public spaces aims to create a model for future development along the currently undeveloped Halifax waterfront.

This research examines the process by which rights to public resources, including public land, were negotiated during the Olympic bidding process in one modern western city. Toronto’s 2008 Olympic bid involved not only the framing of an important public symbol but also the shaping of symbolically significant space, the city’s waterfront. Toronto’s waterfront has always reflected a negotiation between large institutional interests and the voice of the local citizenry. The nature of this space and the implied right of the public to define and use this space has made the representation of urban public interest a matter of crucial significance. To examine the relationships between sport, space and symbols during the bidding process for the Olympic Games is to expose an ongoing ideological battle over the ownership of public land. When the development of a particular parcel of public land is said to be in the public interest, it suggests that city residents from a wide variety of publics have collaborated and developed a shared and agreed upon position about how that development should proceed. The process of adjudication that serves to legitimate the production of space and symbols is important because it has crucial implications for the production of urban order. This research demonstrates that the Olympic bidding process can be understood as a moment that fosters an articulation of social and cultural claims, that offers an opportunity for masses of citizens to mobilize, and that facilitates visions of progress. On the other hand, it can also be the occasion for the defeat of public interest. / Thesis (Ph.D, Geography) -- Queen's University, 2008-12-11 09:50:52.953

Master of Landscape Architecture / Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning / Richard H. Forsyth / This study focuses on the waterfront redevelopment process associated with small town redevelopment projects. The goal of this study will be to identify common and/or unique factors limiting and/or creating opportunities in the creation of small scale waterfronts. Many waterfronts of today have evolved from the unfriendly working waterfronts of the past, to a post-industrial environment sensitive to users needs. With the inception of these user friendly waterfronts, many communities have experienced positive results influencing economics, community image, increased socialization in addition to many other positive attributes. Unfortunately, smaller communities looking to take advantage of these desirable features often lack the resources needed to incorporate a waterfront redevelopment. Many professionals involved in these unique projects are often challenged by the constraints associated with small scale riverfronts. The goal of this research topic will be to gain a better understanding, from a professional perspective, what issues challenge the redevelopment process and why these challenges often curtail small scale waterfront projects. In an effort to better understand waterfront redevelopment, research involved background studies highlighting historical aspects, design, and implementation. In addition to background studies, case studies of the successful Owensboro and Atchison Riverfront projects were developed enabling the identification of key factors essential to small scale redevelopment. Furthermore, an annotated outline was developed as a guide for future communities to utilize as a foundation necessary in the successful implementation of a small scale waterfront redevelopment.

Tesis para optar al Grado de Magíster en Urbanismo / La convivencia ciudad - puerto y sus transformaciones en el tiempo, han sido directamente afectadas por el proceso de globalización, debido a que los cambios tecnológicos y sus demandas en el territorio, han expuesto a las ciudades a un gran deterioro ambiental, provocado en parte por la propia actividad portuaria, afectando directamente la convivencia diaria de la ciudad. En este contexto, se estudia la ciudad de San Antonio, donde se proyecta el crecimiento actual Puerto a una gran escala (PGE), condición que expone a la ciudad a variables cambios, los cuales pueden afectarla negativamente; si no se generan las gestiones y acciones necesarias para enfrentar esta nueva fase de crecimiento, y a la vez potencialmente beneficioso, si este desarrollo portuario integra a la ciudad de una manera sustentable. Se decide llevar esta investigación aplicada desde una perspectiva medioambiental, ya que es el medio ambiente el mayormente afectado por la actividad, cuya percepción se hace más evidente en las zonas céntricas y cercanas al borde costero. En complemento nos basaremos en la experiencia de otras ciudades portuarias en el mundo, de diferente envergadura territorial, pero que sin embargo han tenido, en sus transformaciones, acciones que favorecen la convivencia urbana de la ciudad y el puerto. Se rescata el proceso de planificación y gestión involucrado, cuya línea de acciones favorecen la recuperación del frente marino, a través del espacio público, sobre la base de un desarrollo sustentable de la ciudad. La finalidad es abordar planteamientos estratégicos y recomendaciones desde la planificación del territorio, en un área acotada de intervención local, cuya centralidad, conectividad y relaciones con el frente marino y la ciudad, son claves en el proceso de recuperación de la imagen urbana de la Ciudad Puerto. Por lo que este polígono de intervención estratégica, debe cumplir principios históricos y territoriales, reconociendo la realidad local de San Antonio, lo cual debe ser un principio fundamental a considerar en las futuras intervenciones. La identidad portuaria de la ciudad de San Antonio, es un rol parcialmente reconocido por sus habitantes, pero que sí estuvo presente durante muchos años, y fue perdiendo con el avance y entrega al puerto de sus frentes costeros y obstáculos de la accesibilidad al mar.

Beirut Down Town is growing and a whole region is facing a transformation. On the N empty landfill next to the Marina I propose an urban park that can reflect Beirut's pulse and life. It is an urban structure in different levels that hovers over the city and overlooking the Mediterranean sea . The Park connects to the already existing seaside promenade a 6 km programmed walk full of activities, the Waterfront Park is designed to reflect the daily life on this seaside walk and meet the ambition of Vibrant City center. / Beirut Down Town växer och en hel region står inför en förvandling. På den tomma landmassan intill Marinan föreslår jag en stadspark som kan spegla Beiruts puls och liv. Det är en urban struktur i olika nivåer som svävar över staden och med utsikt över Medelhavet. Parken ansluter till den redan befintliga strandpromenaden en 6 km programmerad promenad full av aktiviteter, Beirut Waterfront Park är utformade för att återspegla det dagliga livet på denna strandpromenad och möta ambitionen av ett livliga centrum.