GUANGZHOU WATERFRONT LANDSCAPE DESIGN SWA Group INTERNATIONAL Cut off from its waterfront due to the existing commuter light rail and the Canton Observation tower platform, the Guangzhou Yuejiang Road Waterfront Revitalization project seeks to reconnect the City with its waterfront. By proposing a series of culturally enriched garden and places, the design intends to transform this famous shoreline into a nonstop, 24-hour urban living room for the people of Guangzhou. Urban design strategies were used to overcome the light rail infrastructure barrier, making space for optimized pedestrian circulation, visual connection, and amenity spaces. The design reinvigorates the waterfront by introducing memorable landscape
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experiences rooted in Guangzhou culture and incorporating refreshing and diverse programs for new city life.
