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to those seeking aesthetic enjoyment of the water; fishing piers and 

 vacation cottages, motels, and hotels (Figure IV. 2. 13). Although the 

 motels and hotels are a commercial venture, their prime purpose is to 

 support the recreationalist. Finally, recreation sites provide the 

 access needed to enjoy the water. 



Residential developments breed water use because of the proximity of 

 the water. In many communities the development of waterfront property 

 subjects the shoreline to intensive housing development. This, in 

 turn, is accompanied by a build-up of boat docks, fishing and swim- 

 ming piers, and private beaches which are representative of the owner's 

 affluence (Figure IV. 2. 14). Whether or not the water use is the 

 primary motivation for the owner is not significant. 



Commercial development of the shoreline includes docks and shipyards, 

 loading terminals, the smaller municipal and local piers, industrial 

 plants, and airports. These are all built to furnish a service and 

 a profit return for the investors (Figure IV. 2. 16). 



Transportation, both commercial and personal, is common to all other 

 activities. In addition it requires highways, commercial port facil- 

 ities, and airports (Figure IV. 2. 18). The land-water relationship of 

 airports has been discussed previously. Highways are not directly 

 related to water use but are an integrated part of land-water schemes. 

 Highways along the shoreline usually involve the development of bridges 

 and fills which provide a ready access to the water for aesthetic 



