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PPS’ Approach to Waterfronts

By Project for Public Spaces on Oct 13, 2009 | Add Comment
PPS stresses that the key to a successful waterfront is developing a vision where the layering of activities and uses creates a whole that is “greater than the sum of its uses.”
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How to Transform a Waterfront

By Project for Public Spaces on Feb 1, 2009 | Add Comment
13 steps to great destinations.
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Great Waterfronts of the World

By Project for Public Spaces on Feb 1, 2007 | Add Comment
From Sydney Harbor to Coney Island, these special places get us to the water.
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10 Qualities of a Great Waterfront Destination

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 2, 2009 | Add Comment
The difference between success and mediocrity.
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9 Steps to Creating a Great Waterfront

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A thorough summary of nine tips for making your waterfront great.
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Catalyzing a Waterfront Neighborhood

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A study about how the U.S. General Services Administration partnered with the Washington, D.C., Office of Planning to revitalize "Near Southeast," an isolated tract of federal land. Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program, GSA
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Fred Kent on the New York Waterfront

By Project for Public Spaces on Aug 1, 2008 | Add Comment
Despite significant effort and enormous spending, New York’s waterfront remains in the Hall of Shame.
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The Waterfront Renaissance

By Project for Public Spaces on Feb 1, 2007 | Add Comment
Waterfronts are inextricably linked to the identity and vitality of cities. As many cities rediscover their roots on the river, lake or sea, we have a remarkable opportunity to create a new generation of great public spaces.
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Mistakes by the Lake, River, or Sea

By Project for Public Spaces on Feb 1, 2007 | Add Comment
The pitfalls of waterfront redevelopment are numerous. Knowing which common mistakes to look out for can keep you on the right track.
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Traveling in Place: The Good Life in Greece

By Project for Public Spaces on Feb 1, 2007 | Add Comment
The island of Hydra shows what can happen with a lively waterfront, a rich sense of public space and a town without traffic.
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Great Waterfront Case Studies

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A waterfront is often the face of a city, but many urban waterfronts no longer connect to the world through their former transportation and economic functions.
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The Hall of Shame

By Project for Public Spaces on Feb 1, 2007 | 1 Comment
From Barcelona to New York to Hong Kong, these cities have squandered the great possibilities of their waterfronts. But in most cases, it's not too late.
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