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Waterfronts NL is an initiative to help promote waterfront and marina development, and to connect people with our expert consultants More

Waterfronts 101

Waterfronts are more than just industrial ports or luxury marinas, and they can exist along rivers, deltas, canals, coasts, and More

Our participants represent the best in Dutch waterfront and marina expertise, and can provide the A-Z of international waterfront services More

Friesland, The Netherlands

Friesland is considered to be the sailing capital of the Netherlands, with its dotted lakes connected by a widespread network of canals, the province has made huge investments in waterfront activities, and boasts dozens of marinas.
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Amsterdam Waterfront

Amsterdam's waterfront is a blend of old and new, and is constantly changing with new developments such as the Public Library, and the Science Museum, complete with a modern "beach" rooftop.
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Qingdao Waterfront

The Qingdao waterfront, was transformed in 2003-2008 from an industrial shipyard into a vibrant mixed-use public waterfront and marina in preparation for hosting Olympic sailing events for the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.
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Shanghai Waterfront

Shanghai's waterfront is embraced by active users of all ages, where people use the waterfront as part of their daily lifestyle, and newly developed waterfronts are huge public attractions.
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Cartagena, Spain

The Port City of Cartagena along Spain’s southeast coast manages to balance port activities with environmental, military, touristic, and urban interests.
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Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

With over 200 natural islands, Abu Dhabi has recently experienced a huge expansion in its waterfront and marina development. Raha Beach is one of the first completed projects of this latest waterfront boom, and includes 9 km of waterfront, mixed uses, and four marinas.
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