History has shown how people have relied heavily on water network systems. With cities developing around rivers, streams have faced immense amount of stress because of urban settlements. Before railroads took over, rivers have been used to transport goods. Railroads taking over transportation lead to river corridors becoming less important to social and retail space. Many cities’ waterfronts were dominated by the expansion of riverfront land to make room for rail infrastructure and warehouses. Urban riverfronts were vital because they were the economic center of cities. In the past, many rivers were taken over by industrial and factory buildings, causing a disconnection between communities and their natural waterways. Nowadays, waterfront industries
