Housing and Development Newsletter
“In these cases, there are vulnerable utilities and facilities that we need to plan for in terms of either relocation, reinforcement or redesign,” Laule said. “We think it’s best to plan for the reasonable worst case, then iterate that planning based on the actual effects of sea-level rise over time.”
The plan’s coastal study found that beach width plays a key role in the protection of the park, wide sandy beach and rock revetments are essential to protect the park, and the county needs to pursue increased beach nourishment.
On the 2050 timeline, the county is considering a number of options for near-term shoreline management. The county has found that revetment retention provides effective protection for the park, but is exploring the use of cobble groins or a permeable pier to retain sand as well. The county hopes to improve coastal access ways and ensure public safety by potentially installing steps over the rock revetment for easy