The port, a place of life for all
The era of the marina seen as a simple boat garage, sometimes bordered by a sort of shopping mall lined with shops, is over. Developers and managers are not mistaken and want to make harbors real places to live, by attracting boaters, but also walkers. This requires up-to-date commercial premises and attractive public spaces. It also means opening up to the cities. From works of Crouesty at port Bourgenay Demain project all port managers insist on the essential link between city and port.
Essential services
But a marina cannot be limited to restaurants on the quay. A yachtsman, whether he has a year-round ring or is on a stopover, will want to find the essential services and equipment stores. Finding his dealer will allow him to dream about his next boat. A modern and environmentally friendly technical area is costly, but unavoidable in every sailing basin. But how to fit everything in our harbors? The question is sometimes difficult. The creation of technical areas separate from the marina, like the one on the Scheldt in Le Havre, highlights other problems. How to get boaters to come away from the harbor for their daily purchases, or even to visit the showroom? This is the challenge that Le Havre Nautic explains to us .
Designing the port of tomorrow, both in the city, without nuisance, and with full services. This is the current challenge.
