Providing residents living in proximity to port activities with housing, recreational and cultural amenities in city port interface zones :
1- Incorporating measures designed to reduce port nuisances into building design.
2- Revising the status of port and Port City heritage to properly reflect the historical significance of sites.
3- Developing public spaces and recreational or cultural amenities in Port City interface zones to create an appealing new area.
4- Promoting the architectural and landscape integration of port facilities.
Connecting to a SDG
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Quality education
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Sustainable cities and communities
The associated good practices
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Recent news related to this commitment
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