Waterfronts
Since its inception in 1978, LandDesign has consistently provided a broad range of clients with creative project solutions delivered by experienced professionals skilled in urban design, land planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and branding. Our talented and dedicated team possesses the proven skills and knowledge to meet ever-increasing demands and challenges on a regional, national, and international basis.
Waterfront Services Maritime Markets Analysis Real Estate and Financial Assessment Waterfront and Upland Facilities Visioning and Master Planning Cruise, Ferry and Cargo Terminal Design Landscape Architecture and Environmental Graphics Facility Simulation and Modeling Client Advocacy and Promotion Sustainable Destination and Tourism Planning
One of the great challenges in waterfront development is the active engagement of the water’s edge and harbor area into the surrounding community. Too often, planning efforts focus on the transformation of adjacent uplands and miss opportunities for integration of waterfront activities that support commerce, transport, and recreation. Jurisdictional control, project complexity, regulatory hurtles, and limited financial gains are frequently cited as primary limiting factors to fully tapping into the water’s edge. And the value added through incorporation of various waterfront uses is frequently overlooked. At LandDesign, waterfront planning and design is not simply a process, but an art form related to creating authentic places that are true to their history, environment, and economic and social potential. Our team’s experience and depth enable us to provide a complete range of waterfront services for communities, ports, and industries tied to the water’s edge.
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Caracasbaai Peninsula
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Caracasbaai Peninsula The Caracasbaai peninsula is a 267-acre brownfield located along the southwest coast of Curacao and administered by the island’s government and the Curacao Ports Authority. The master plan calls for a balanced redevelopment of the site, committing 40 percent of the area for establishment of an active, economically selfsupporting mixed-use waterfront development with the remaining land area established as environmental preserve. Developed areas are to offer a host of highly integrated uses, inclusive of hospitality and resort nodes, marina and yachting facilities, a commercial and residential district, and—through reuse of exiting marine facilities— a cruise pier and shopping village. The vision plan incorporates a series of low impact development (LID) elements and other sustainable design features to create a development unique in Curacao and the Caribbean region. Size
267-acres (108 hectares) Curacao Ports Authority (CPA) and Government of Curacao
Client
Prince George’s County, MD
National Harbor
prince george’s county, md
National Harbor While an extraordinary site certainly contributes to the success of a waterfront project, the creation of a truly unique place requires the desire to embrace the natural setting and integrate it into a human-scaled setting that engages the senses. This is achieved at National Harbor, an ambitious 300-acre urban mixed-use project perched along the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, Maryland. With the first phase completed, the plan for National Harbor will ultimately encompass nearly 500,000 square feet of office space, 2,500 residential units, 4,000 hotel rooms, a convention center, luxury resort with marina, and over one million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment offerings aligned with scenic parks, public spaces and a magnificent collection of public art. National Harbor is oriented toward the river, with the street pattern and building placement designed to provide physical and visual access. Significant views and prominent landmarks are framed, including famous monuments around the Washington DC metro area. The public can take full advantage of the river since the 1.5 mile waterfront is accessed by Harborwalk, a trail that is part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, as well as a marina, a beach, an outdoor multipurpose stage area and two public piers. Size
300-acres (121 hectares) The Peterson Companies, LLC
Client
san juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan Waterfront
san juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan Waterfront The San Juan Waterfront project is an expansive, 100 acre redevelopment of underutilized industrial, port and other waterfront properties situated along the northern edge of Canal San Antonio and found within the historic Isleta de San Juan in Puerto Rico. The project calls for the return of the waterfront to the people of San Juan and Puerto Rico through creation of a series of vibrant and diverse neighborhoods supporting commercial, residential, hospitality and civic uses interlinked by a unique paseo and green park system. Residential neighborhoods will be comprised of an eclectic and varied product mix. Connectivity and accessibility is a key component of the project’s sustainable development approach; residents and visitors will be able to get to and from the San Juan Waterfront by foot, bicycle, car, light rail and water taxi. LandDesign, with project partners 505Design, is also embarking of a series of additional planning efforts for the broader San Juan Bay, inclusive of planning for redevelopment of cruise homeport and port-of-call facilities and other attractions. Size
100 acres (40.5 hectares) Forest City Enterprises (Washington DC) & The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Clients
Zhuhai, Peoples Republic of China
Zhuhai Qinglv Road Corridor Since China’s economic reform and opening, the physical and cultural dynamic of Zhuhai, the Pearl River Delta and the country overall has witnessed an unprecedented 30 year period of expansion and change. For Zhuhai, what was once a series of small fishing and trading communities has now emerged as a thriving coastal city, a key participant in China’s economic progress, and a sought after destination for travel and leisure. To ensure Zhuhai, and most notably, its coastline continues to evolve and promote quality growth, the Zhuhai Municipal Government commissioned LandDesign and a series of other practices to generate creative ideas and a broad vision for the City’s key coastal road corridor and seashore. Our design approach looked holistically at all elements of the coastal road and coastline—activities by district, development node visions, development controls, vehicle traffic, mass transit facilities, parks, public services, landscape, signage, maritime activities and others. Our comprehensive vision focused design ideas that emphasized community building at a human scale while at the same time encouraging development nodes that are incubators of commerce and the next “great ideas.” Size
33 mile (54 kilometer) Corridor Zhuhai Qinglv Coast Construction Company and Zhuhai Municipal Government
Clients
washington, NC
Washington Waterfront
washington, NC
Washington Waterfront Memorable. Historic. Welcoming. Each expression encapsulates the spirit and scale of the City of Washington’s downtown and its waterfront presence along the Pamlico River. In the creation of a vision plan and strategy for this unique small town waterfront, LandDesign along with project partners 505Design, channeled results from a series of citizen outreach and charrette gatherings into a focused, unified approach for economically and socially activating the City’s waterfront. The plan reinforces and builds upon the strengths of Washington’s waterfront and downtown by enhancing the maritime, commercial and recreational character of the area. To this end, the plan supports the creation of an expanded maritime quarter and marina area providing marina slips and vessel floats, dockmaster area and other amenities; establishes a broader network of waterfront parks and venues; strengthens connectivity with downtown through the opening of street ends and roadway reconfiguration; and introduces strategic new development initiatives inclusive of a new Downtown Hotel. Size
18.5 acres (7.5 hectares) City of Washington and the Citizens for Revitalization Committee
Client
Larnaca, Cyprus
MedMarina Community Situated along the southern coastline of Cyprus, the MedMarina development envisions creation of a mixed-use waterfront and yachting center supportive of over 150 residential units, a boutique hotel, yacht club, and 180 slip marina facility. The MedMarina Community draws on the most fundamental principals of town planning. The plan creates a series of compact blocks. It emphasizes public life and spaces at a human scale. Part of the joy of the MedMarina Community is its organization around walkable paths, plazas, and waters edge. Walkable communities are destinations. These livable neighborhoods and towns are talked about, celebrated and loved for their uniqueness and ability to champion the natural environment and human spirit. Size
22-acres (8.9 hectacres) DJK Development
Client
Fiumicino & Rome, Italy
Fiumicino Waterfront
fiumicino & rome, italy
Fiumicino Waterfront The Fiumicino Waterfront project area is situated along central west coast of Italy adjacent to the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and with a 30 minute drive of the historic center of Rome. LandDesign is currently leading a comprehensive planning effort involving creation of a mixed-use waterfront within a 1,000 acre coastal reclamation zone. The project involves creation of a series of harbors and marine operational basins supported by a 112 acre upland area. Planned marine facilities include: Four multi-purpose berths supportive of cruise and ferry vessels and linked to a complex of passenger terminals and logistical zones; a yachting harbor; and, a fishing industry harbor with supporting off-loading, transport and logistics zone. Upland development includes a permitted 4.73 million square feet at an average Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0. Uses planned for the area include several office and residential areas with ground floor retail; a retail shopping and entertainment complex; four hotels totaling 1,350 rooms; a Maritime History Museum; and multiple park and open space venues. Both marine and upland uses work together to create an intricate, sustainable canvas of waterfront life and activity. Size
112-acres uplands (45 hectares uplands) Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL)
Client
cagliari, Italy
Cagliari Waterfront
Cagliari, italy
Cagliari Waterfront Cagliari is the seaside capital of the Island of Sardinia and a place rich in maritime history and activity. At the request of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL), LandDesign was retained to prepare a waterfront vision plan for areas situated along the central stretch of Cagliari’s downtown. The plan calls for creation of two active, economically self-supporting mixed-use waterfront developments. Proposed development within the western zone is organized to offer a broad mix of cruise, yachting, retail, entertainment, residential, office, hospitality and civic uses arrayed around a central waterfront activity basin. This area becomes the new heart of downtown. For the eastern redevelopment zone, the plan is focused on the creation of a new waterfront neighborhood and expanded marina and yachting area. Regional sporting facilities, inclusive of an aquatic and tennis center, kayaking zone and other elements are also located within this second zone. Size
93 acres (38 hectares) Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL)
Client
Dubrovnik, croatia
Maritime Center at Gruz Harbor Dubrovnik has emerged as the third largest cruise port-of-call in the Mediterranean. With recent improvements and expansion of marine berthing facilities at nearby Gruz Harbor complete, the effort for the Port and City of Dubrovnik now turns to establishment of a redevelopment strategy for over 30 acres of adjacent upland area in support of cruise, ferry and other maritime operations as well as the emergence of this area as a modern commercial and residential center. LandDesign is currently preparing a comprehensive development plan for this zone which seeks to create a number of commercial, residential, office and entertainment districts along with required maritime terminal and ground logistical areas. The plan allows for continuous access to the water’s edge as well as several other park and open space elements. Size
31.5-acres (12.75 hectares) Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) and Dubrovnik Port Authority
Clients
south africa
South Africa Maritime Tourism Cruise travel is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global tourism industry. Following a series of local and regional discussions in 2009, growing cruise travel and leisure activities was elevated to a national discussion by the Government of South Africa and its respective Department of Tourism (DOT). LandDesign, along with a team of consultants, prepared a comprehensive analysis of cruise and related maritime tourism industries to help foster and guide industry growth. This effort included a complete analysis of global and regional cruise industry and related maritime markets; assessment of the current and potential future economic impacts associated with these industries to South Africa; review of environmental and other impacts associated with current and projected cruise and other maritime tourism levels; and, preparation of an overall strategic approach to growing of South Africa’s cruise and maritime tourism business. Part of the assembled strategy included positioning South Africa’s coastal destinations to be better prepared to welcome increased maritime activities associated with FIFA 2010. Client
South Africa’s Department of Tourism (DOT)
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