1. Chapter 4 Beach Resorts and Destination Resort Marinas: The Impact of Development on Operations

2. Identify the key elements in the development process that help maintain a balance between the physical capacity of a beach resort and the economic needs of the developer.
Six aspects must be taken into consideration when developing a beach resort.

3. Development Process Sea
Site attractiveness is determined by: air temperature, amount of wind and sun, water temperatures, currents, tides and waves, ecology, pollution, clarity of water, and possible attractions.
Seashore
Consists of the surface under the water, extending out to a depth of 6 feet.
Should consist of course sand or sand and pea gravel

4. Development Process Beach
Slope of the beach should be between 2% and 10%, with 5% being the ideal
Back beach
Offers views to both the sea and inland
Protection of degradation is a major concern as developers consider future improvements

5. Development Process Coastal Stretch
Consists of the beach environment between 0.5 and 3 miles from the back beach
Developers must consider where to place service facilities and access roads
Surrounding Countryside
Natural attractions, the extent of development, surrounding infrastructure, and the opportunity for excursions all need to be considered

6. Development Process Site Development
In selecting a site for beach development, these elements
warrant particular attention:
Access to a permanent or transient seasonal population
Access to major roads
Minimum water temperatures in the upper 60’s during the swimming season
Warm, sunny conditions before and during the season to warm the water and attract swimmers and sunbathers.
Water quality needs to be analyzed before and after development as swimmers will add to the existing bacterial count.

7. Define the main factors affecting the attractiveness of a site for a beach resort.
A variety of factors related to the sea affect the attractiveness of the site:
Air Temperature
There is a high correlation between swimming/beach use and maximum air temperature
Amount and Intensity of the Wind and Sun
A weak inverse relationship exists between swimming/beach use and wind
A straight-line correlation exists between sunshine hours and swimming/beach use

8. Site Attractiveness Water Temperature Currents, Tides, Waves Ecology
Including their direction, strength and seasonality
Ecology
Including seaweed and fish
Pollution
Clarity of water
Possible Attractions
Islands, coral, and conditions for water recreation

9. Explain the role of general
Explain the role of general design principles in site planning for a marina.
The process for developing a marina consists of five steps:
Analyze the market
Taking into account the area’s economy, analyze both demand and competitive supply to give a preliminary assessment of current market conditions.

10. Design Principles Develop a market strategy and marina concept
Determine the services to be offered, define the size and mix of boats, specify the number of wet slips and dry storage areas, identify funding sources, calculate fees, and estimate cash flow.
Identify the site
Identify a preferred site by compiling and mapping data, scrutinizing development factors, and selecting several alternative sites.
Note state and federal policies controlling proposed uses of the sites and select the superior site.

11. Design Principles Perform feasibility analysis and preliminary design
Conduct an in-depth financial feasibility study, including an analysis of cash flow
Address local zoning and building permits
Design and develop the marina
Create detailed construction photos, file for and obtain permits, secure local approvals, obtain construction bids and loans, and exercise the option on the land.

12. Describe the five developmental criteria that improve guest convenience, safety, and security.
Proximity to a population base
Accessibility by a main road artery
Sufficient water in the marina basin for development
Sufficient water depth and surface for the proposed activities

13. Developmental Criteria
A minimum of 8 feet below low-water depth is ideal
Natural protection from winds, storms, and flooding
A stable shoreline
Good southerly exposure

14. Developmental Criteria
Good water quality
A healthy flow of water through the marina helps wash pollutants away, while too strong a flow may make the marina unstable for boat storage.
Aesthetically pleasing quality surroundings
Reasonable fluctuation in water levels
High water levels constitute a safety threat
Freedom from ice

15. Analyze the interdependencies between the four principles that guide marina design.
The geography determines the engineering
The engineering determines the profile
The profile determines the layout
The layout determines the architecture

16. The geography determines the engineering
Major costs in building a marina come from: dredging, locks, bulkheads, breakwaters and piles
Dredging: Dredging changes the bottom profile of the basin to allow deeper-draft boats to dock in the marina
Locks: Locks may be the answer where a site is otherwise inaccessible. They are necessary where the tidal range is greater than 12 feet or where there is a major change in elevation between the basin and open water.

17. The geography determines the engineering
Bulkheads: A bulkhead is “a retaining wall that is backed with solid fill and erected along the water to extend the upland out to the bulkhead line; serves as protection against tidal or watercourse erection of land
Breakwaters: Breakwaters are used to shield the marina from wave action. Potential wave action is simulated by engineers to determine the extent of breakwaters needed.
Piles: Support fixed piers and bulkheads and anchor floating piers

18. The engineering determines the profile
The four basic marina types are offshore, recessed, built-in and landlocked
Offshore: Requires minimum bulkhead wall, land take, and dredging, and can therefore be the least expensive type to build
Recessed: When conditions on the sea bottom do not allow for an offshore layout, a recessed marina may be the economical option

19. The engineering determines the profile
Built-In: Offers the advantages of an uninterrupted shoreline, a large land-water interface, and considerable enclosure
Landlocked: Costliest and safest type of marina
Offers maximum enclosure and minimum interruption of shoreline, yet requires maximum bulkhead wall and dredging

20. The profile determines the layout
The best basin shape is rectangular, which allows for the greatest density of boats with the easiest maneuvering
The basic choice in mooring layout is whether to have fixed or floating piers
The layout is determined by the site constraints as well as the demands of the expected market

21. The layout determines the architecture
Architects must take into account the circulation pattern, the social interests of the boaters, and the need for support facilities.
Users can be divided into social and service traffic and by destination
Boaters place few demands on facilities and are willing to put up with maintenance

22. The layout determines the architecture
To attract non-boaters, marinas must increase attractiveness and provide more recreational opportunities
A variety of support facilities will be needed, depending on the type of marina development, including toilets/showers, boat service center, boat launching equipment, boat sewage disposal and water take-on, fire­fight­ing equipment, and boat storage facilities.

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