Urban waterfront development for designing space in coastal cities

Abstract

This study aims to represent the important of using the waterfront for the development cities as early commerce and transportation. It explores the development process of a unique and famous waterfront area, analyses the effects of water as a planning element in urban area to give a perspective on the waterfront development. Gamasa as a case study missed this concept of using the waterfront for development although has a long waterfront in the Mediterranean Sea. It is absence of any obstacles (social conflict, land ownership, etc.) in the design/development process. It is used the mode categories of urban waterfront transformation as a tool for conservation, redevelopment and development. These led Gamasa to be a highly potential area as a significant area to be engaged in planning and development agencies. The output of planning solutions leads to increase in amusement parks which are directly associated with the sea and the variety of activities in these parks contribute greatly to the attractiveness to the site. And give a perspective on the waterfront development and discusses the principles of successful waterfront developments to be a guideline for Gamasa city waterfront developments.