Sense of Place

Adams, Jennifer D.; Greenwood, David A.; Thomashow, Mitchell; Russ, Alex

doi:10.7591/cornell/9781501705823.003.0008

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“…Research indicates that these, and similar, efforts can help enhance place‐based meanings, deepen intertwined social–ecological relationships, and support pro‐environmental behaviors (Adams et al. ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Scale and sense of place among urban dwellers

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Place connections are core to being human: Every person lives in, and thus has direct experience of, at least one place and likely of numerous places throughout a lifetime. Sense of place—or the meanings, knowledge, and bonds that arise from the biophysical, social, and political–economic aspects of places—in turn influences people's interactions with those places. Of particular interest to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, such interactions can impact place‐protective, stewardship, or conservation behaviors. However, how sense of place develops and what it represents is shifting in today's rapidly urbanizing, globalizing world. Especially when considering the integrated social–ecological context, questions related to how sense of place forms and is enacted in urban settings and at a range of geographic scales are challenging to study. Our study addresses this dynamic space: We examined how people's place connections intersect with their notions of geographic scale and levels of urbanity. Specifically, we conducted a 1201‐person randomized telephone survey in the San Francisco Bay Area ecoregion of California, USA, to explore how sense of place varies by (1) the scale of what people consider to be their place, and (2) the urbanity of where people live. In comparison with respondents who perceived their place as the larger‐scale ecoregion, we found that respondents who perceived their place as primarily focused on the urban area rated their connection to the biophysical aspects of place (the plants, animals, and landscape‐related elements) lower. Similarly, overall, respondents who lived in urban areas rated their connections to the biophysical aspects of place lower than did respondents who lived in non‐urban areas. Our findings suggest the importance of encouraging conceptualizations of place at broader geographic scales and, particularly, of supporting notions of urban spaces that stretch beyond urban boundaries. We also call for supporting increased engagement with urban nature, especially among residents of urban areas.

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Scale and sense of place among urban dwellers

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“…This process is echoed by the American Planning Association (APA), who recommend the use of masterplans and civic visioning to reinforce sense of place and celebrate community character (Soule et al, 2011). In considering the urban relevance, Adams et al (2017) identify that sense of place principles are equally as relevant to cities, particularly in regard to building sustainable and ecologically aware communities. Indeed, the EPA and APA guidance noted above, does not distinguish between rural and urban contexts.…”

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Developing a sense of place toolkit: Identifying destination uniqueness

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Wain

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Tourism and Hospitality Research

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It has long been recognised that the tangible and intangible characteristics that make a location distinctive and memorable, contribute significantly to destination image. How this destination feel is communicated, has largely been the domain of place branding and destination marketing, which have the potential to miss stakeholder voices. Recently though, practitioners are starting to carefully consider 'sense of place'; that is an emotional attachment to place, which is defined more carefully in the literature review of this article, and which corresponds with long-running academic discussions. This paper attempts to identify some of these and bridge the gap between academic theory on sense of place and practice. In the UK, many rural areas are now seeking to operationalise sense of place through toolkit documents that might inform landscape interpretation and destination branding. A scenario echoed internationally, where local distinctiveness features in both rural and urban planning. However, sense of place in a tourism context, and more specifically the development of these toolkits, has received limited academic attention. Hence, this paper presents the case of Morecambe Bay, and the development of a dedicated sense of place toolkit. The subsequent case emerges from a collaboration between academics and practitioners and draws on participant observation, semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Specifically, the paper outlines a series of workshop activities developed with destination stakeholders and identifies how these inform subsequent toolkit design. It offers a critical analysis of the benefits and potential pitfalls of employing this approach. This case is of value to academics and destination stakeholders interested in identifying and communicating the uniqueness and emotional tone of the destination.Key lessons and recommendations are identified for those engaging in similar toolkit development initiatives.

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“…This can raise people's critical consciousness and influence how they see themselves relating to the places they visited. The activities should enable people to move forward sustainable environment, culture and economy in the future (Adams et al, 2016). Table 2.5 reveals the assessment on Tourist Behavioural Intentions in terms of Place Dependence evaluated with composite mean of 3.18 and verbally interpreted as Agree by the respondents.…”

Section: International Journal Of Research Studies In Management 97mentioning

confidence: 99%

Tourist behavioral intention in visiting attractions in Quezon Province

Madridano¹

2021

IJRSM

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This study aimed to assess the tourist behavioral Intention in Visiting attractions in Quezon Province. Specifically, presented the demographic and psychographic profile of the respondents; assessed tourist behavioral intentions; determined the marketing tools used and the characteristics of marketing strategies influenced the tourist behavioral Intentions; tested the significant difference on tourist behavioral intentions and influence of marketing strategies when grouped according to the profile variables; tested the significant relationship of tourist behavioral intentions and influence of marketing strategies; and proposed an action plan for tourism improvement in Quezon Province. The study used a quantitative research methodology using statistical data. The respondents were local and tourist. Adopted questionnaire was utilized and statistical tools were used to interpret the data. The researcher concluded that majority of the respondents are single female coming from the local, aged 18-25 (student or young adult) with Bachelor's Degree and classified as Mid-centric. They usually travel for leisure and prefer using the Internet when choosing a travel destination. The findings revealed that Word of Mouth (WoM) was highly influential when tourists are making travel decisions. The study recommended that the destination management may improve their official website, promote more about Volunteerism or sustainable tourism. Furthermore, the management must adopt the new normal by establishing practices to enhance safety and precautionary measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

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Sense of Place

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Scale and sense of place among urban dwellers

Scale and sense of place among urban dwellers

Developing a sense of place toolkit: Identifying destination uniqueness

Tourist behavioral intention in visiting attractions in Quezon Province

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