Sustainable Waterfront Development: Balancing Environmental Concerns and Community Growth

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@article{1705564,
      author = {Raymond I. Mbata},
      title = {Sustainable Waterfront Development: Balancing Environmental Concerns and Community Growth},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {7},
      number = {9},
      pages = {6-11},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705564.pdf},
      abstract = {Although waterfront development offers a special chance to promote local life and economic progress, it also poses serious environmental risks. The concepts and methods of sustainable waterfront development are examined in this essay, with an emphasis on methods for striking a balance between environmental preservation and the demands of expanding communities. The study investigates creative methods for sustainable design, resource management, and stakeholder engagement in waterfront development projects, drawing on case studies and academic research. Sustainable waterfront development has the potential to create resilient and lively waterfront areas that will appeal to future generations by combining ecological sensitivity with social and economic concerns.},
      keywords = {Sustainable development, Waterfront, Environmental concerns, Community growth, Urban planning},
      month = {March},
  }