Principles of Ecological Riverfront Design Redefined
Journal Title: CREATIVE SPACE - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Channelization of rivers, along with beautification and structured designated landscape design along the riverbanks, are parts of the development that occur in the urban centres around the world. Such developments are often taken up to prevent natural catastrophes such as floods, without considering the nature of the river itself. Realizing this mistake and its adverse effects towards the environment, many developed countries, such as the U.S.A., U.K., Japan, China and, many more, have started to ecologically reorganize riverfront designs to ensure that rivers are restored to their natural condition. Various principles of ecological riverfront design are available, but the information is patchy and in different documents. Hence, this research aimed at redefining the principles of ecological riverfront design. A qualitative method, using comprehensive content analysis of journals and reports on ecological riverfront designs and ecological riverfront design guidelines from selected countries, was employed to redefine such principles. In summary, these principles could become a reference for architects, planners, engineers and other related professional bodies to reconsider the ecological aspect of riverfronts while planning and creating the urban spaces along the riverbanks, thereby indirectly promoting urban sustainability within the urban cities.
Authors and Affiliations
Nabilah Redzuan , Nurul Syala Abdul Latip
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