coastalfocused
Coastalfocused is a term used in urban planning, environmental policy, and academic research to describe an orientation toward coastal regions where population, economic activity, and environmental sensitivity intersect. The term can describe both a policy stance and a methodological approach that prioritizes coastal data, infrastructure, and ecosystem services in decision making.
Etymology and usage: The word combines coastal with focused; it emerged in planning and policy discourse in
Scope and applications: Coastalfocused approaches appear in climate adaptation planning, hazard mitigation, flood defense design, coastal
Benefits and limitations: The term helps stakeholders signal prioritization and coordinate cross-jurisdictional actions across municipalities and
Examples and related concepts: In practice, municipalities may publish coastalfocused resilience plans, and researchers may frame