Waterfront Revitalization: Plans and Projects in Six Washington Cities

摘要

Revitalization of urban waterfronts in large and small cities is occurring throughout the United States and is occurring in Washington State as well. This report is about these efforts in Port Angeles, Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, the larger coastal cities in Western Washington. The report provides helpful information to other shoreline communities interested in reviving their waterfronts, and acts as a status report for researchers and policymakers of progress in Washington State through the end of 1980. In all of the cities reviewed, policies for urban waterfront revitalization have been formulated. Local shoreline master programs often contain waterfront access and recreation policies. Some of the cities designated a waterfront element in their comprehensive plans which delineate permitted uses and a strategy for revitalization. Most coastal cities seek at least two objectives for their waterfronts; to stimulate investment and to guide waterfront growth so that it retains its special marine character.