"Waterfronts around the world are undergoing major transformations. While shifts in industry have left some rusty and dilapidated, many others are being reimagined as thriving public spaces the whole community can enjoy.
PPS’s waterfront program is geared specifically toward working with communities adjacent to waterfronts to develop a new vision for the future. By looking at a waterfront as a series of destinations rather than as a linear space, these places can fit in well with the surrounding communities."
This is a quote from the website of Project for Public Spaces. It is a very good place to stimulate thought about the amazing potential of waterfront development, which is very important for us all to keep in mind as we move forward with our own waterfront development.
Another good place to look is at the city of Pittsburg's riverfront development. In 1999 a group of community leaders organized a task force to create a development plan for their riverfront - and
the city listened to them! The result, A Vision Plan for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts was the winner of the 2002 AIA Honor Award in Urban Planning and Design and the 2002 Merit Award in Planning from the International Downtown Association. The project has been a huge success that has improved the quality of life for Pittsburg's residents and generated billions of dollars for the local economy.
PPS’s waterfront program is geared specifically toward working with communities adjacent to waterfronts to develop a new vision for the future. By looking at a waterfront as a series of destinations rather than as a linear space, these places can fit in well with the surrounding communities."
This is a quote from the website of Project for Public Spaces. It is a very good place to stimulate thought about the amazing potential of waterfront development, which is very important for us all to keep in mind as we move forward with our own waterfront development.
Another good place to look is at the city of Pittsburg's riverfront development. In 1999 a group of community leaders organized a task force to create a development plan for their riverfront - and
the city listened to them! The result, A Vision Plan for Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts was the winner of the 2002 AIA Honor Award in Urban Planning and Design and the 2002 Merit Award in Planning from the International Downtown Association. The project has been a huge success that has improved the quality of life for Pittsburg's residents and generated billions of dollars for the local economy. 
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