Ecological riverfront design
Subtitle: restoring rivers, connecting communities
By: Betsy Otto, Kathleen McCormick, and Michael Leccese.
Contributors: McCormick, Kathleen, 1955-; Leccese, Michael.; American Planning Association.
Series: Planning Advisory Service Report,; no. 518-519; Report (American Planning Association. Planning Advisory Service) ;; no. 518-519.
Publisher: American Planning Association
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Chicago, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 177
Subjects: Waterfronts -- Design and construction -- Environmental aspects.; Stream restoration.
Description: For years, cities and towns have been turning back to their rivers, transforming industrial and derelict land into new parks, residences, and commercial space. The trend appears to be continuing and perhaps even accelerating, with major planning and construction efforts underway in cities around the country. After years of abuse through hard use and neglect, rivers are now being seen as valuable economic and community assets.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-170).
Cover title.
Table of contents: title: A concise history of urban riverfront development; title: Urban river health; title: Principles for ecologically sound riverfront design; title: The benefits of restoration and redevelopment; title: The Chicago River : a reversal of fortunes; title: The Willamette River : a renaissance in the making.