b'Book-ending the cultural park are a landmark cultural building and a new maritime museum which celebrates and reinforces Fukuokas traditional links to the sea. The convention and meeting facilities that are an integral part of the citys economy are expanded and refurbished, ensuring that they are season-proof and activated throughout the year. Public spaces around these buildings are improved to promote connectivity and walkability and to enhance the visitor experience of these buildings. A new hotel/retail precinct is proposed that is supported by a variety of retail and commercial activities and is of a scale and character that is typical of Fukuokas central business district or Tokyos Ginza. Recognising the forecast sustained growth in passenger ship arrivals for the next thirty years, the existing logistics functions are concentrated on a smaller site on the eastern side of the precinct and the current cruise ship terminal is relocated to an expanded pier at the tip of the peninsular. This new facility allows passengers to disembark and immediately experience a harbour-front environment that is active and inviting. Once completed this framework will transform Fukuoka, turning the city back towards the water and redefining the waterfront as a public space for all to enjoy.Suspended railway with urbanNew city centre Unique character precincts Relocation of ship terminals New public waterfrontcharacterNew city street opposite the Marine Messe144134Quiet and relaxing green open space under the expresswayAerial viewStreet sectionMaster of Urban Development & Design 2018-2019Fukuoka design 8pt.indd 21 26/11/2019 5:07:03 PM'