Urban regeneration of waterfronts: literature review

The regeneration of urban areas has entered the urban planning agenda of different cities, seeking to respond to scenarios of urban degradation and loss of functionality. In this sense, the urban regeneration of strategic areas of cities stands out, as the example of waterfronts. Based on this, the study aims to review the literature on the urban regeneration of waterfronts, seeking to understand how the theme has been addressed over the years and the existing gaps. The study was developed through a hybrid methodology, considering a systematic quantitative review, a semantic analysis, and a narrative analysis. The results demonstrate the actuality of the theme, the predominance of some countries – the UK, Italy, Australia, Portugal, and the USA - and the most recurrent areas of study - Social and Environmental Sciences. Finally, the main topics addressed are identified: policy, planning, projects, social aspects, cultural aspects, environmental aspects, economic aspects, and financial aspects.