Nicest Riverfronts in the US (live, better, people, downtown)
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That says little to nothing about the actual riverfront though.
Says WHO? You? You said "Chattanooga gets a nod" what does that say? Little to nothing. The OP said "public access festivals and recreation." Kayaking down the only urban class IV river isn't recreation? The Canal Walk and the River Rock festivals they have don't count as public access and festivals? Wassup, I didn't think I had to get approval from you to mention Richmond.
Says WHO? You? You said "Chattanooga gets a nod" what does that say? Little to nothing. The OP said "public access festivals and recreation." Kayaking down the only urban class IV river isn't recreation? The Canal Walk and the River Rock festivals they have don't count as public access and festivals? Wassup, I didn't think I had to get approval from you to mention Richmond.
Dude, calm down; it's not that serious. I know that Richmond--a city that I actually like and is quite underrated--has some development along the James River, but just the presence of Class IV rapids alone says nothing about how nice or developed its riverfront is. I mean Columbus, GA also has Class IV rapids through its downtown and even has the longest urban whitewater course in the world, but at the moment its riverfront isn't all that developed beyond a riverwalk and is just more or less average in that department. Same goes for Columbia, SC and most of its riverfront is undeveloped.
As for my mention of Chattanooga, it's well-known in urban circles for its successful riverfront development and hosts other cities on a regular basis looking to transform their own riverfronts. Check it out for yourself:
Like the last time this thread was offered I don't consider many of these cities as "river cities", not when they also are adjacent to a Great Lake or Ocean. I think the term should apply to places that rely on only a river or several rivers for most of its nautical (water) trade or recreation.
Yes I know Philly technically rests on a river or inlet but it's its position as an ocean port that really makes it valuable (I'd think). Same with Chicago. NYC I can see an argument for since it's the base of the Great Lakes trade routes and that's a big reason for NYCs prosperity, but again, having access to an ocean is a game-changer that changes the dynamic of how these cities trade.
As a rower, I've seen many pretty Riverfronts;
Boston
Philadelphia
Chattanooga, TN
Poughkeepsie, NY
Charleston WV
My favorite is Pittsburgh
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