Due to its geographical location, Egypt has long waterfronts of the Nile River and sea coasts. Though, these areas are marginalized despite the efforts and plans laid by stakeholders for the development of these areas; some of which have already been applied. This paper discusses the problems of riverfront locations in Mansoura City, Egypt; these include the deteriorated conditions of existing riverfronts; mainly neglecting the basic needs of residents and visitors to these areas. The study tackles the reasons behind deterioration from the function and place-shaping factors, along with the human aspect of how the user especially the pedestrians, commensurate with these places. This paper aims at introducing a sustainability-based proposal for the urban upgrading of riverfronts in Mansoura City, Egypt; adapted from and guided by LEED-ND criteria. To attain its aim, the study demonstrates and analyzes a number of world recognized successful case studies, empowered by LEED-ND as guiding criteria. A set of localized pedestrian friendly guidelines are concluded for the planning and design of integrated, sustainable solutions that promote environmental, visual and humanitarian planning and design potential for future riverfronts in Egypt.