Urban Geography: Waterfront Development

Glossary brownfield A piece of previously used land that requires some remediation of contaminants, pollutants, debris or hazardous substances in order for it to be reused and redeveloped. containerization A shipping method which uses standardized containers to store and transport goods and materials. gentrification A complex process whereby a group of middle class people move into a previously working class community, causing substantial neighborhood reinvestment and the displacement of existing working class residents. place marketing Marketing activities which seek to influence a target audiences perceptions about a particular place in a positive way. post-industrial city A city that has undergone industrial decline and now has an employment profile that is characterized by the tertiary service sector. urban development corporation A quasi-public authority that is established by government in order to generate and direct urban development. waterfront A space where water (i.e.: river, lake, sea, ocean) meets with urbanized land, creating a unique spatial interface.