Fishermans Cove Waterfront Development: Rejuvenating community identity

TitleFishermans Cove Waterfront Development: Rejuvenating community identity
Publication TypeThesis
Year of Publication1999
AuthorsMacDonald AL
AdvisorPoulton M
Academic DepartmentUrban and Rural Planning
DegreeMaster of Urban and Rural Planning M.U.R.P.
Number of Pages117
UniversityDalhousie University (Canada)
CityHalifax, NS
Abstract

This research involved an examination of the Fishermans Cove Waterfront Development (FCWD) in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. The purpose of the research was to examine the role of this heritage-based tourism destination as a means of community economic development. In doing so, the author identified impacts of the development on the community; assessed the effectiveness of the FCWD; examined the process used to create such a development; and identified the aspects and lessons from this heritage based tourism destination and community economic development initiative that are transferable to guide other projects of this kind.The methodology for completing the research study incorporated a literature review and personal interviews. This information gathered using the literature search provided necessary background information about the FCWD project, the Eastern Passage community, tourism and community economic development. Personal interviews with members of community organizations, local business owners, community residents, and personnel in government agencies were conducted to acquire opinions from various stakeholders regarding the FCWD.The findings of the research revealed that Community Economic Development (CED) initiatives and heritage-based tourism developments can play an important role in creating an economic and social foundation in communities. The rejuvenation of the crick (now FCWD), via the creation of a heritage-based tourism destination has restored the area as the community center in Eastern Passage. FCWD has: revived the areas history and culture as a sea faring, fishing village; established a foundation for a new industry (tourism) within the community; and strengthened the commercial core area around Quigleys Corner, while maintaining the traditional character of the area.

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