1. When coastal regions are utilized for urban development, potential effects should be considered prior to construction. This includes the possibility of bad weather and pollution. If a coastal area is susceptible to bad weather, it would not be smart to start construction in the area since there is a high possibility of the buildings being damaged in the future. For example, in 1962 in Ocean City, Maryland, about $7.5 million was spent to repair damage from a storm. Either better protection from storms or not urbanizing a coastal region at all should be put in effect to save money. The potential effect of polluting the ocean should be considered as well before construction. If the construction has the ability to damage the environment, then
