Abstract
This paper deals with the outcome of improvemsnts to waterfront facilities along rivers running through urban areas. It discusses the construction of and improvements to riverfront facilities, taking into account the results of water quality research along those rivers. The nature of waterfront land usage, as well as the water quality of several rivers running through urban areas, was investigated through field research. It was found that construction of and improvements to areas along urban rivers could roughly be divided into two aspects: linear utilization including river-side lands, and two-dimensional utilization limited to the areas within the river banks. It was found that by improving the usefulness of the waterfronts to the local populace, access to rivers is increased, providing enjoyment and healthful recreation to the citizenry.
