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Successful Waterfronts

The true measure of success for a public waterfront is that people believe it is public. On a waterfront that is undeniably public, no one would question a person's right to fish, stroll, sunbathe, read, nap or simply be there. Successful public waterfronts share several common features:

The public waterfront park and the upland private development are separated by a clear boundary, in most cases a public street and sidewalk.
 South Beach, Miami


The facades of buildings and their front doors face the waterfront.
 Hamilton Avenue, Weehawken, NJ


Streets are the public rights-of-way that provide access to the waterfront.


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