b'Further connections are made by expanding the existing street and roadway network and through the introduction of a light rail system linking the site to Hakata Station. The existing conference facilities are expanded and reoriented to the waterfront where high quality landscaped spaces provide a pedestrian pathway around maritime themed attractions. Mixed-use development ensures that a variety of land uses occur and allows for projected growth in populationand economic activity to be staged over time.A landmark water feature is proposed for the northern most end of the port and a new stadium and major park brings people to the area.Traditional Japanese architectural and landscaped elements form the basis of the public spaces and the scale and character of the built form respects the predominant scale of central Fukuoka. This will ensure that Fukuoka remains an important and identifiable gateway to Japan, and a growing city that celebrates its waterfront and the contribution it makes to connecting Fukuoka with the rest of the world.Traditional Japanese elementsExpanding street network Connecting to Hakata station Expanding green network Improving MICE connectionincorporated into urban designCruise Ships Terminal remains a part of the city140130Landscape green spaces with the residential areasAerial viewStreet sectionMaster of Urban Development & Design 2018-2019Fukuoka design 8pt.indd 17 26/11/2019 5:05:59 PM'