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NEW IDEALS IN THE PLANNING OF to the water and set aside for various specific purposes. It makes a great difference whether the land is to be used for manufacturing enterprises, railroad terminals, park purposes, or residences.

There may be a wide variety in the sizes and shapes of lots for manufacturing purposes on account of the difference in the demand. A plot for a railroad terminal is of greater value to the railroad when it is long and narrow, because of the advantages in providing proper switching leads and track lengths. The boundaries of a plot set aside for a park are usually determined by the topography.

In Europe it is a common practice for municipalities to set aside large areas on the waterfront for purely industrial development. This policy has been neglected in this country. The whole tendency of modern times, however, with regard to waterfront ownership seems to be towards complete municipal control.

Special reference should be made to the valuable article on "Navigable Waters" by E. P. Goodrich-in the National Municipal League volume on "City Planning," which has been followed in part as an outline for this brief summary on commercial waterways and waterfronts. Mention should also be made of Mr. Goodrich's reports on waterfront improvements for American cities. The following are general references: "Report of Connecticut Rivers and Harbors Commission," 1910; the writings of Calvin Tomkins, Dock Commissioner, New York City; Reports of the Toronto Harbor Commissioners; Document No. 7, National Waterways Commission, U. S.; "Cities and Ports," by Robert S. Peabody, and "The Port of Hamburg," by E. J, Clapp.