The study analyses the possible transformations of the Tirana river shore, foreseen by GrimShaw proposal, presented in the competition organized by the municipality for the master-plan of Tirana. Understanding and balancing different aspects of the project decisions in changing the vision of Tirana goes along with the emphasis of the desirable conditions of this specific riverside environment. The regeneration of the urban river waterfront is one of the main urban and design issues of our cities. It is seen as a potential for future urban transformations and attraction to investments, employment, industries, publicity, by focusing in a special case study: a self-made structure where people try to create their own model of living in the natural environment of Tirana. This descriptive and analytical work can serve to Albania's professionals on decision-making, but also to other cities of similar scale and nature of development as Tirana. The expectation of this research is to help the interest groups with a concern for waterfront regeneration, recreation and cultural heritage conservation, with this specific experience in the riverside planning and redevelopment of Tirana.

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