The accessible and public nature of large segments of the Hollywood beachfront, stands in stark contrast to most, if not all of the neighboring communities, where the beach is in mostly private hands or within the sphere of influence of private entities. The Beach is and should continue to be a significant component of the whole City, linked to and used by the citizens of all of Hollywood.
The vibrant mix of social and cultural elements that come together on the beachfront, both within the resident population, and among the transient population, provides the backdrop for a full and richly textured living and recreational experience.
The widely differing character inherent to each community, including the rich architectural fabric of 40's, 50's and 60's beach related facilities, contributes to the feel and context of the beachfront. Central Beach and North Beach represent remnants of the last remaining low rise seaside communities along the coast of South Florida, characteristic of the "Old Florida" of the 1920's to the 1950's.
Tourism, a vital component of life along the beachfront, must be encouraged, nurtured and improved to support Hollywood’s indigenous extended stay motel industry arrayed along the major north-south corridors of the City.
Because of its remote and physically isolated location, the infrastructure of the barrier island is recognized as fragile, finite, and, in many ways, over burdened. Traffic access is physically limited and public services operate near, at or over capacity.
Future decisions must weigh the associated impacts on the barrier islands complex ecosystem. Conservation of the ecosystem is paramount to both permanent residents and the transient population.

All of these characteristics are inter-related to the extent that the future of Hollywood Beach is equally dependent on the five sectors described below. It is clear that concentration of public support in favor of one sector over another will result in an imbalance that will ultimately prove harmful to the overall Beach.

 

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