The prudent use of coastal development setbacks or establishing a safe distance between buildings and the active beach zone can ensure that space is provided for a beach to move naturally, both during normal events and infrequent hurricanes, thereby ensuring the beach is conserved for all to enjoy and that coastal infrastructure remains intact.

UNESCO: Introduction

The Ventana is located within the coastal zone, an area regulated by the commission, an independent state agency that oversees coastal development.

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