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Successful Waterfronts

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

Chicago's Lakefront, the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro and the Art Deco District in Miami Beach are some outstanding examples. People of every walk of life, whether rich or poor, young or old, feel secure in their right to visit these waterfronts. By crossing the street toward the water, one has unmistakably entered the public realm.

South Beach, Miami
South Beach, Miami

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro


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