Our paradigm has changed, meaning how we conceive of things. We are now giving more consideration to natural systems at the design phase, from the very outset. I think this aspect needs to be reviewed. Infrastructure breakdowns are an opportunity to ask whether they are in the right location, if another location might not be more appropriate and whether the presence of a pier causes erosion. I've seen instances where the presence of piers stops the movement of sediments and causes the erosion of dunes and beaches farther down the coast.
What you've said is correct. I fully agree with you.