Every project faces different requirements, but common ones include the existing habitats, shorelines and vegetated areas along the body of water that stabilize the coastline. Developers must account for the relationships among living organisms and how development could change these bonds. Waterfront projects also include concerns related to the movement of water. A few factors to consider are:
- Shaping development to fit existing topology
- Maintaining biological diversity
- Providing erosion control and stormwater management
- Offering a flexible and adaptable design
