摘要
Urban waterfronts are recognized as important formation elements of the social and urban identity of the city and as elements of their economic development.They constitute also a significant part of the city’s physiognomy.Approaching the port-cities by a historic and urbanistic perspective from the period of their initial development until approximately the end of the 18th century briefly,the reasons why the relationship between city and sea started to weaken are presented.There are records from the beginning of the 19th century that show the gradual severance of the city from its water element,followed by the intensification in the 20th century.The consequences of the Industrial Revolution on one hand and the World Wars on the other constituted the means of recognition for the need to be a simultaneous action not only for the layout of the space but also for its social and human contents,with a goal of improving the human environment(Benevolo,1990).Under these circumstances,the value of the waterfront was recognized,as far as the urban identity of the city is concerned.Furthermore,waterfronts were identified as an important factor for economic,social,and environmental overhaul of the cities.In this context of recognition,the rebuilding of the relationship between city and sea is attempted through focused interventions in urban waterfronts.In the end,the general goals and the tendencies of the waterfronts’redevelopments are presented.Moreover,the tactics of interventions as well as the effects of the initial transformations on waterfront cities are introduced.
