A Guide to Riverfront Development - Riverlife

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1A Guide to Riverfront DevelopmentA Guide to Riverfront DevelopmentConnecting communities to the water2RiverlifeFunding For this document was made possible by the claude worthington benedum Foundation1A Guide to Riverfront DevelopmentIntroduction Natural River Edges Connections To the River Along the River Landings Districts Built Buildings Stormwater Character Landscape Public Art Lighting2 6 1015 20 21 2428 3237 40 Table of Contents2Riverlife3A Guide to Riverfront DevelopmentSo went the common advice given to Pittsburgh children by their parents for nearly a century as they ventured out to play on warm summer afternoons. The warning is telling in a number of ways, offering a glimpse into the hostile conditions along Pittsburgh s urban riverfronts prior to 1990 and the public attitudes surrounding them.

• Showcase the river’s history. • Activate the riverfront. • • Engage with the water. • Connect seamlessly along the riverfront and into neighborhoods. • Repair and enhance the environment. • Employ high-quality architectural materials and sustainable engineering practices. Read on to learn essential aspects of riverfront ...

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