Water front community in the Netherlands (above),Granville Island, Vancouver (below)
Have you ever seen or thought about a floating community? Is this a new direction towards development in waterfront areas? A way to secure public ownership of shoreline and public access to the water's edge? A way to deal with the current and future challenge of a rapidly growing population?
It is becoming an increasingly popular way of living for lovers of the water. Living ON the water, not in a boat, but in a proper unit/apartment style dwelling.
It is a creative and innovative way of enriching the character of a waterfront, enabling a new sense of community.
Granville Island is an example of a central (Vancouver) waterfront community that is growing. Photos are featured above.
With technology and modern comforts at our fingertips, why not embrace living outside the concrete block of the city and head to the water?!
What do you think?
M.
I think it would be a lovely way to live. Can you imagine the impact it would have your sanity. Very calming.
ReplyDeleteYes, however my prof just told me about some friends of hers living on a boat in Seatle, supposedly it's hectic.. Depending on the marina and location I suppose it could go eitherway. Urban vs. rural waterways?
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