CONTENTS Research Objectives And Methodology . 8 1. Introduction . 9 1.1 Need For The Study 11 1.2 Objectives 13 1.3 Methodology . 13 2. Literature Review 15 2.1 The City As An Environment . 16 2.2 Importance Of Water In The Urban Context 18 2.3 What Are Urban Public Spaces? . 21 2.4 What Is A “Vibrant” Urban Public Space? 24 2.5 Waterfronts As Vibrant Urban Public Spaces 24 2.6 Waterfront Urban Design Elements 25 2.7 Qualitative Aspects Of A ‘Vibrant’ Waterfront 27 3. Case Studies 29 3.1 Remaking The Image Of The City: Shanghai, China . 31 3.2 Darling Harbour, Sydney . 34 3.3 Creating A Much Needed Recreational Space In The City: Sabarmati Riverfront . 36 3.4 Conclusion And Learnings . 37 4. Interviews 39 4.1 Interviews With The Experts . 40 4.2 Learnings . 41 5. Site Selection . 43 5.1 Seafronts In Mumbai 44 5.2 Site Description: Gorai 46 5.3 Reasons For Selecting The Site . 47 5.4 The Study Area 48 5.5 Evaluation Of The Design Area . 55 5.6 On-Site Survey 61 5.7 Analysis . 61 6. Recommendations . 63 7. Bibliography 74 8. Annexures 76