Abstract
This chapter explores the meaning of, and ideas surrounding, the concepts of place and placemaking and focuses on the definition of a ‘successful place’ within the context of urban transformations in waterfront areas. In particular it discusses the opportunities and conditions for a successful waterfront, looking into spatial, visual and social aspects of the ‘place’ created.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Waterfront Regeneration |
| Subtitle of host publication | Experiences in City-building |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 153-176 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-203-13337-8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-84407-673-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Waterfront regeneration, development, urban design