Urban riverscape : the city and river in tension

Abstract

The river was first an element of attraction for early settlements. Riverscapes were established due to the potential use of the river as a resource or industrial driver. However, over time, riverscapes, as we see them today, became indeterminate and indifferent because the river has lost its ability to contribute to the lived experience of the city. We find rivers and riverscapes neglected, vacant, and in dire need of a response and development to give value back to the city and its urban residents.