The waterfront, an integral concept in the realm of urban planning and design, stands as a linchpin for the development of dynamic urban structures and diverse city forms. In accordance with the unique characteristics of the surrounding environment, this research seeks to identify and investigate the elements impacting the development of urban space along rivers and their activation. This study analyses what content and activities residents lack in their daily lives based on a survey that included people of various categories (ages, professions, genders, etc.). Potential locations for the creation of active urban space were also mapped in accordance with the data that was acquired. Therefore, it is necessary to consider people’s demands in order to maintain an active and high-quality urban public space. As previously mentioned, people’s needs vary based on the context and habits they have in a certain area. The setting up of guidelines for promoting and utilising the riverfront’s urban area as well as for activating it reflects this paper’s contribution. This will highlight the significance of the waterfront as a bustling urban public area that promotes human interaction and the development of an authentic visual identity.