WATERFRONT ALLIANCE RELEASES NEW VERSION OF WEDG® (WATERFRONT EDGE DESIGN GUIDELINES): A NATIONALLY APPLICABLE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WATERFRONT DESIGN
Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.
- Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.
- The standard will update guidance around designing for future adaptability, designing to flood, and other resilience techniques.
- Access continues to be an important part of the standard with stronger requirements on stakeholder engagement and workforce development.
- In New Rochelle, New York, WEDG is required as part of the zoning process for multi-family developments along the waterfront.