THE WATERFRONT AS CATALYST FOR URBAN REGENERATION OF VLORA
MARINE MUSEUM AS AN INSTRUMENT TO RE-BRING NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL COMMUNITY VALUE Student: Supervisor:
Figali Dardhaj Loris Rossi
The case studies have been written from a range of disciplinary perspectives, providing a wealth of ways of understanding the phenomenon of waterfront regeneration. In most cases, implementation of the regeneration has required, first and foremost, investment in organizational restructuring (e.g. creation of dedicatedwaterfront departments and offices within the local authorities, including information centres, as well as creation of new types of post) and the creation of new organizations (such as publicly owned development companies). The new waterfront is an extension of the city spine, represented by its boulevard. Important functions should be proposed in order to revive the city during the whole year. Beyond the square | 296
further important functions must be anticipated; A recreational pole, sport activities, a wellness center and pools; but also smaller activities: Info points; NewsStands, Thematic squares, Playgrounds, Bus Stations, small cafes fishing piers, bathing services etc. The Marine Museum is designed to invigorate and activate the waterfront through open public spaces and facilities that together bring a powerful and electric experience to the city 24 hours a day. The new Marine museum is a destination with both public and private commercial facilities including exhibition and event spaces for the inhabitants as well as for national and international visitors. The project transforms the site into a dynamic urban hub.