Themes

Each city is experimenting with new ways of tackling a particular challenge of waterfront development such as integrating new and existing communities or transport links.

These activities are organised around nine project themes allowing cities to consider a wider range of issues than would have been possible working alone. Examining themes as a whole rather than individually is generating considerable learning about the interrelated nature of the thematic issues which impact on waterfront development.

The 9 themes of the project look at:

• Meeting strategic objectives and fostering organisational innovation
• Setting standards for urban and social design quality
• Linking cities and academic organisations for regeneration

For each of themes, a WCP partner city has taken the lead to implement and evaluate approaches and tools which can contribute to better practice in waterfront regeneration. The lead partner on each theme has also drawn together learning from other cities in the project on this and other themes, highlighting the significance of transnational learning in the overall project.