The Port Authority of Harwich (UK) has launched the project BUDS (Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediment), in which it will work with local conservationists to reuse dredged sediment from harbour maintenance to restore salt marsh habitat and enhance coastal protection around the Haven. The repurposed mud will stabilise shorelines and support biodiversity, including native plants such as sea lavender and samphire, along with habitat for salt marsh and estuarine wildlife. An area of just over 76.5 hectares of salt marsh will be restored. The works will last a month, having started on February 20^th.

Launched in 2023, the “CO2-neutraler Überseehafen 2035” project, dedicated to making the Überseehafen’s area, Bremerhaven’s deepwater terminal (Germany), carbon-neutral, presented its conclusions in early March 2026. Developed by local economic actors, the port, and the city, the joint paper outlines different geographically focused pathways for the decarbonisation of the current port. It notes that, while technically feasible, the Überseehafen’s area energy transition will require major investments, including the large-scale deployment of renewables and targeted regulatory adjustments. The analysis, based on a digital twin of the port’s energy system, models current and future energy consumption across different scenarios. Its findings highlight the need to electrify heat and energy supply, promote sustainable mobility on the port, and call on policymakers and stakeholders to foster these.

In the province of Limburg (Netherlands), a contract has just been awarded for the development of the banks of the Meuse River in the village of Well. The ‘Green River’ project aims to protect the valley from increasingly severe flooding whilst creating a larger natural space and making room for sustainable agriculture. The river will regain a more natural course and flow, and flood protection infrastructure will be strengthened. This project forms part of a wider programme to combat flooding and ensure the long-term protection of inhabited areas across the whole of the Netherlands. It seeks a holistic understanding of the territory, where ensuring safety against water-related hazards is inseparable from protecting the natural environment and adapting to climate change. The interventions are designed with a circular economy approach and a focus on minimising environmental impact.

The $152 million Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway project in Wilmington (USA) was announced by the mayor of the city of Los Angeles. It will provide pedestrian and bicycle access to the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade and transform 12 acres of former industrial land into community spaces for residents. It will provide access to the waterfront across the railroad while increasing much-needed green space for families to gather and enjoy. It will also support local businesses by providing a direct route for waterfront enjoyers to them. Port and City Officials worked closely with residents to design the project. Other elements to be included are a sundial, a historic walk and overlook, an open terrace seating area, pedestrian pathways, community gathering areas, two parking lots and public restrooms.

Toronto’s waterfront (Canada) is set for several new projects. The future Keatin Channel Pedestrian Bridge will link the Distillery District to the Port Lands. It will be made from Canadian materials and by local companies and delivered by barge to reduce its carbon footprint. Indigenous cosmologies inspire its design, highlighting the cultural component. Furthermore, the Toronto Port Authority is exploring the potential for a multi-use marine transportation hub at the Yonge Street Marine Terminal. The hub would be designed to welcome the Great Lakes cruise ships, marine transit services, recreational boating activities, and have a public space on the pier projecting into the harbour. It would provide better access to public transportation and strengthen the tourism industry.

Marina Valencia (Spain) has unveiled an ambitious landscaping project to transform its waterfront. The plan envisions a corridor linking Marina Norte, Marina City, and Marina Sur, forming an urban promenade dedicated to sustainable mobility and outdoor activities. Along the corridor, shaded areas, designed spaces, and viewpoints overlooking the sea will be integrated, using coastal plants while respecting the existing ecosystem. The goal is to make the marina a natural extension of the city and strengthen the connection between Valencia and its waterfront.