Document Type

Report

Title

History, Status and FUTURE Trends of Working Waterfronts

Authors

Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Publication Title

The Sustainable Working Waterfronts Toolkit

Publisher

University of Massachusetts

Rights and Access Note

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions on publication.

Publication Date

3-2013

Publisher location

Boston, MA

Abstract/ Summary

Working waterfronts have been important to the U.S. economy and culture from the earliest days of this country’s founding. The origin of many coastal communities is strongly linked to the advantages afforded by their shoreside locations. This report provides a brief history of working waterfronts, describes their major industries, and identifies significant drivers of past changes and future trends.

Despite their long histories, many working waterfronts have been, and continue to be in various states of transition. Changes in technologies, national interests, economies, and environmental conditions impact the way people use and value these places. While the exact future of any working waterfront is not always predictable, what is known is that they are unique pieces of real estate that support and preserve future economic opportunities, recreational access, and our cultural heritage. That is why there is so much local, regional and national interest in them.

Repository Citation

Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts, Boston, "History, Status and FUTURE Trends of Working Waterfronts" (2013). Maine Sea Grant Publications. 56.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/seagrant_pub/56

Version

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