Less available parking encourages transit use. More available parking encourages automobile use. Ideally, support for public transit infrastructure would replace some of the required parking now being planned. In cities where parking is easy, demand for transit doesn t have much chance. Connection of Waters Edge to the City .
Successful waterfronts are generally more than a line along the water.
The water s edge should ideally find its way into the city to reinforce the connection to the river. The penetrating water features just east of the Roebling Bridge as well as the long-term proposal for the marina, west of the Bengals stadium, are critical elements in connecting the river to the city as opposed to connecting the city to the river. An inviting access to the city from the river is largely different from the current focus on creating a view and access from office towers to the north. This element requires additional attention. Street Names and Identity .