Waterfront Design in Small Mediterranean Port Towns

Waterfront Design in Small Port Towns is a book that addresses issues that waterfronts face in small Mediterranean port towns due to increases in the tourism industry. It proposes a design matrix that can be implemented in waterfronts globally, and an in-depth investigation of the cultural and environmental assets and spatial socio-economic factors of the urban waterfront. The methodological and theoretical approach developed in the book can be applied to different geographical locations and countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book titled Waterfront Design in Small Port Towns delves into the pressing challenges faced by waterfronts in small Mediterranean port towns as a result of the surge in tourism. By seamlessly blending theory and practical approaches, it presents a comprehensive design matrix that can be applied globally to revitalize waterfronts. The need for sustainable regeneration of urban waterfronts is increasingly prevalent, posing a significant challenge to preserve regional uniqueness and stimulate comprehensive redevelopment in small port towns.

To address these issues, Waterfront Design in Small Port Towns conducts an in-depth exploration of the cultural and environmental assets, as well as the spatial socio-economic factors, of the urban waterfront. This research is conducted through the authors innovative methodological framework, the Waterfront Design Matrix, which adapts to the specific scales and idiosyncrasies of the archetypal waterfront.

The methodological and theoretical approach developed in the book possesses universal applicability, allowing it to be applied to diverse geographical locations and countries while exhibiting comparable characteristics. This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals and students alike with a keen interest in urban design and planning.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367516239