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Port Master Planning A comprehensive and sustainable port masterplan for the port area and its surroundings could include the following: Vision and Strategy Strengthen the identity and image of port development by implementing initiatives e.g. Ports and Cities and combining history and theory of cities and the genius loci (spirit of place) Creating sustainable development by recognizing and enhancing the relationship between townscape – waterscape – landscape Spatial topics related to the port and surroundings Connectivity of the port area with the wider area (urban or rural) Land Use outside of the Port Activities Land Use for Supporting Industry Creating Green Buffer and dealing with changes in landscape Designing Entrance & Access at the Waterside Creating exciting views & landmarks Defining shape, density and use of buildings Allocation of residential areas Integrating initiatives such as C40 Climate Leadership Group Producing spatial SWOT analysis to identify weak as well as strong areas within and outside of the port activity areas Design Allocation of a port development area and the lay-out of the port Design of supporting industry areas including zone plan, design code (design and planning principles) and landscape plan Design of the surroundings, e.g. port extension or mixed land use areas, as well as the transition area itself Design of masterplan layers including: land use and urban structures, infrastructure, transport and facilities, green buffer and landscaping, public realm and urban design components, buildings and density, architecture and design principles Outcome Comprehensive and sustainable port masterplan for the port area and its surroundings Secondary: waterfront masterplan for a redevelopment area or mixed land use masterplan