The united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO) considers the
historic urban landscapes as the world heritages. Managing historic city centers and …

Urban waterfronts are experiencing a renaissance, as it is estimated that by 2030 more than
60 percent of the world's population will live in cities, the majority of which are located in …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore possible contributions of natural resources
for the historic urban landscape (HUL) approach. It points to several possible avenues for …

Kuala Lumpur owes its beginnings to the two rivers that transect its historic core but it lost its
waterfront as a public place due to rapid urbanisation. The rivers were used as flood …

In Malaysia 97% of water is supplied and tapped from rivers and streams. However, the river
quality in Malaysia remains highly polluted; especially urban river that passes though …

Urban water management remains a complex interplay between climate change, population
growth, water scarcity, and the living environment. This agenda has called for an integrated …

Waterfronts are vibrant areas that are heavily utilised by people with activities in pre-
industrial cities. Riverfronts and towns have a tight association during this time frame. As a …

In 2008 the city of Kuala Terengganu was proclaimed as a “Waterfront Heritage City”.
However, instead of enhancing the heritage components of the city, the proclamation had …

Waterfront areas are considered one of the vital and challenging urban spaces which give a
great opportunity and catalyst to develop the city. Through the historical and literature …

The new waterfront developments in Sharjah in the form of public gardens along lake
Khaled and Al-Qasba water canal redefine public space in Sharjah with an identity that is …