Sense of Place Along a Scenic Byway in Maine
Problem Addressed: Sense of place and tourist effects
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Identify sense of place in the midst of tourism-related growth and development
Key Findings: Data supports the idea that tourism-related growth and development is causing a lot of concern among people who live in or visit the Rangeley Lakes area.
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- Mann, Marilynne
University of Maine - Leahy, Jessica
University of Maine
Sense of place defines the value and meaning of location. The Rangeley Lakes area of Maine, an unusual natural environment with cultural and historic significance, was nationally recognized in 2000 by the designation of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. A survey during the summer of 2006 sought to identify sense of place in the midst of tourism-related growth and development. Respondents, primarily visitors with above-average income and education, were attached to specific special places in the area. Perceptions concerning threatened places were not place-specific but were regional and connected to general environmental issues.
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