The Riverside zone is the main road, rail and air gateway to Dundee from the Scottish central lowlands. It accommodates Dundee Airport and there are proposals in place to create a rail stop and Park and Ride facilities to enable swift access to the other waterfront zones.
Riverside also provides recreation and sporting resources as well as residential (link to relevant projects) development. A former landfill site has been transformed to create a 35 hectare nature park with views over the River Tay, which is intended to be used and accessed by all those living and working in the city.