ABSTRACT
Urban rivers across Europe have a long history of anthropogenic intervention and active use that make up a key part of our cultural landscapes. This article focuses on the morphological transformation processes of urban rivers in Europe. It approaches the topic through a review of the function, meaning and identity of rivers within the urban context. This is illustrated here using the case study of the urban sections of the rivers Chelmer and Can in Chelmsford, Essex, tracing the formation and transformation of their urban character and identifying the determinants of the development of Chelmsford’s urban form over time.
Acknowledgements
The author would like to thank Roger Estop for contributing to the development of the article through insightful review and Nikolas Barrall for proofreading the manuscript and providing invaluable feedback.
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.