The project consists of a series of jetties which are located perpendicular to the coast in order to counteract the sand washout by forcing sand build up on the side of the jetties opposite the direction of coastal currents. Aside from their principal function of beach stabilization, these jetties are accessible to the public, facilitating recreational activities such as fishing, boating or swimming.

Within the levee area behind this line of defense a network of pedestrian and cycling paths provides the structure for a series of public facilities, including gardens, kiosks, reflecting pools, public baths and restrooms, illuminated fountains and amphitheatres. These elements have been designed on the basis of construction technologies commonly used in Honduras so as to ensure the participation of local firms and artisans in the construction of this community space.

Among its responsibilities as architects and planners, ESSA was charged with the development of a Land Use Plan for the area known as the “Zona Viva” which recognizes and values the levee development area and private property contiguous to it. The study area includes the coastal sector of the city contiguous to the new marine park and the plan defines urban design guidelines and zoning regulations to be employed in the development of the project.