Case Study OverviewWhen Perth was founded in the nineteenth century the waterfront was a centre of transportation andtrade. But various twentieth-century developments (a strip of reclaimed waterside parkland; a roadnetwork upgrade) separated the river from the city. Until now, there were very few buildings on theriver, just thirsty underused parkland needing an unsustainable level of irrigation. Perth has been tryingto reconnect to its waterfront ever since.The Swan Elizabeth Quay is a waterfront precinct that unites central Perth with the Swan River. Its focusis a 730m terraced promenade surrounding a newly formed inlet, and an island created by excavatingthe land that joined it to the shore.The island is planted with indigenous species to encourage wildlife. It is a venue for large public eventsand, between events, a secluded place to relax. There is a children’s playground and the soft gardenlandscape is an oasis within the surrounding city. The island has a stone revetment and a sand rampdesigned for small recreational craft and wild swans. There is a water-treatment facility for surface runoff—a sustainability measure to preserve water quality. Elizabeth Quay is programmed for specific usesincluding festivals, Anzac Day celebrations, particular performance types and sports including volleyball.There are places for eating and drinking.