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sense of place in sustainabletourism development

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what is sense of place

sense of place is the human

response to and

interaction with

history

geography

population

natural environment

built environment

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harnessing the power of sense of place

synthesizes perception andexperience with the builtform

provides an emotional link tothe significance of place

adds dimension tointerpretation, conservationand management

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why do we need to recognize sense of place?

when tourism pressurescompete with communityinterests, sense of place isimperiled by itsintangibility

by articulating what is felt,sensed and perceived, wereveal a vital set of assetsfor consideration insustainable tourism

development policy andplanning

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sense of place brings balance

heritage with history

collective memory with

cellular memory

tangible with intangible perception with action

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history and heritage

history shapes us as much

as we shape history

sense of place values

that relationship and its

evolution over time

sense of place integrates

memory and story as

aspects of history in the

collective consciousness

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collective and cellular memory

perceptions imprint on

our memory and root

themselves in our cells

perceptions mix with

reality to form iconic

meaning

cellular memory also

roots in place through

story and experience

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tangible and intangible

sense of place discovers

the experiences and

impressions that equally

shape people and place.

sense of place articulates

the intangible qualities

of place to better plan,

manage and conserve

sites

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discovering sense of place

history

geography

built and natural

features plans

regulations

music, art, literature

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discovering sense of place

perception

intention

action

expression

impression

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articulating sense of place mind The mind needs a

rational, quantitative,factual understanding ofwhat can be seen andmeasured

heart The heart needs aqualitative experientialappreciation of what can besensed and felt

soul The soul needs an

emotional connection to thememories created and thelegacy left

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presenting sense of place

locating place in the

psyche- iconic

impressions

locating place in the

mind rational facts

locating place in the

heart experiential

stories

locating place in the soul-

emotional memories

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case study: the dune shacks

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the controversy

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how sense of place resolved the conflict

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interpretive visit to c-scape

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living memory

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A writers residency: Fowler

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writers return

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case study: macmillan pier

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the controversy

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how sense of place resolved the conflict

understanding

intention

speaking to the

heart and soul of

the community

finding connectors

enabling dialogue

engendering trustand increasing

support

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macmillan pier today

A new regional hub for two fastferries and three regional busservices connecting the town andthe region to downtown Bostonmultiple times per day,

A 100% increase in thesustainable small boat fish fleetaccommodations,

Accommodation for 14 touristexcursion businesses includingsunset sailing and whalewatching

Deep water dockage for tallsailing ships and recreationalslips when the fishing fleet is outto sea.

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sense of place fosters sustainable development

improving relations with local communities

enhancing visitor experience

easing maintenance burden through community participation

creating a common language among (sometimes conflicting)stakeholders

mitigating visitor impact

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sense of place fosters sustainable development

sustains place

sustains community

sustains the relationship

between the two

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thank you!