Abstract
This study applies a phenomenological framework to the study of place in Berlin, New Hampshire. The results of Berlin's efforts to identify sense of place are compared with the findings generated by a phenomenological approach to the study of place. It is shown that the attributes and qualities of place that are most important to the people of Berlin are mentioned in the phenomenological interviews but sometimes overlooked or misinterpreted by the city's efforts. Sense of place is not embodied purely in the landscape or heritage, but exists in the minds of the people. Sense of place is a dynamic phenomenon that is the product of people's historical and ongoing perceptions of a certain geographic setting. From a holistic understanding of place gained through a phenomenological approach, planners can develop strategies which help preserve and enhance sense of place.
Recommended Citation
Preston, Brooks
(1992)
"Planning With Place: Sense of Place in Berlin, New Hampshire,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 34:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol34/iss1/2