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====Harborside====
====Harborside====
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Harborside is the city's beating commercial heart. It is known for its gleaming skyscrapers that house international corporations and financial institutions, while bustling port facilities hum with activity below. Luxury hotels cater to business travelers, and trendy restaurants line the waterfront promenade next to the port. Harborside is built on a grid and is very orderly. It was redeveloped in the later 20th century after the port moved from the [[Vilauristre#The_Quays|The Quays]] to its current location. The port authority sold off the parcels to only a select clientele and were later accused of redlining. Today Harborside is viewed as the pinnacle of modernity in Vilauristre. It is endemic with green, [[Art Nouveau in Burgundie|Neo Art Nouveau architecture]].
Vilauristre's Harborside district comprises 4.7 square kilometers in the city's southeast quadrant. Defined by the Vilauristre River on its western border and the main harbor complex on its east, the neighborhood serves as the city's primary commercial and financial hub. Harborside is built on a grid and is very orderly. It was redeveloped in the later 20th century after the port moved from the [[Vilauristre#The_Quays|The Quays]] to its current location. The port authority sold off the parcels to only a select clientele and were later accused of redlining. Today Harborside is viewed as the pinnacle of modernity in Vilauristre. It is endemic with green, [[Art Nouveau in Burgundie|Neo Art Nouveau architecture]].
 
*'''Key Statistics:'''
**Population: 12,543 (2030 est.)
**Median household income: $145,000 (2030 est.)
**Employment sectors: Finance, professional services, transportation, logistics, hospitality
**Notable landmarks: International Trade Center, Harborside Financial District, Vilauristre Maritime Museum, Central Cruise Terminal
 
Harborside features a high-rise-dominated skyline, with numerous office towers exceeding 200 meters in height. Glass and steel architecture dominates, with green spaces limited to rooftop gardens and landscaped plazas within commercial developments. The neighborhood prioritizes pedestrian access, with a network of dedicated walkways and plazas connecting key destinations. Public transportation options include several subway stations and a light rail line. Harborside houses the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations and financial institutions, generating significant foreign direct investment for the city. The Vilauristre Stock Exchange and several international trade organizations also reside within the district. The neighborhood boasts a concentration of upscale hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments catering to a transient business clientele.


====The Quays====
====The Quays====
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