Table 1: Conceptual dimensions of sustainable development

Dimension Strategy
Economic sustainability growth
development
productivity
trickle down effect to the poor
Environmental sustainability eco-system integrity
carrying capacity
biodiversity
Social sustainability equity
empowerment
accessibility
participation
sharing
cultural identity
institutional stability
(Source: adapted from Kahn in Basiago, 1999)
Figure 1: Model of sustainable cultural tourism development
Figure 2: Location of World Heritage Sites included in the study
Table 2: Key World Heritage Site criteria
World Heritage Site Key Criteria

Site area (ha.)

responsibility
Coordination
Approximate
Buffer zone
Inscription

Inscription

population
area (ha.)
criteria
date

Blaenavon 2000 iii & iv 3,290 none 6,500 Blaenavon Partnership

(13 members)
Derwent Valley Mills 2001 ii & iv 1,229 4,363 5,200 Derwent Valley Mills
Partnership (23 members)
Ironbridge Gorge 1986 i, ii, iv 550 none 4,000 Ironbridge Gorge WH Site
& vi Strategy Group (12 members)
New Lanark 2001 ii, iv & 146 667 330 New Lanark Advisory Group
vi (11 members)
Saltaire 2001 ii & iv 20 1,078 3,000 Saltaire Project Group
(11 members)
Table 3: World Heritage Site management plan evaluation instrument
Evaluation Dimensions
Situation analysis
Strategic orientation
Community values and
attitudes
Stakeholder participation
Assessment items
1. Tangible heritage characteristics are described
2. Intangible heritage characteristics are described
3. Land use and ownership patterns are identified
4. Demographic characteristics are identified
5. Economic characteristics are identified
6. Economic benefits of heritage are identified
7. Heritage tourism activities are identified
8. Capacity of tourism infrastructure is identified
9. Visitor numbers, length of stay and value are identified
10. Integration with other planning processes is identified
11. The time dimension reflects a long-term orientation
12. Broad based economic goals are identified
13. Broad based environmental goals are identified
14. Broad based social/community goals are identified
15. Broad based heritage development goals are identified
16. A range of strategic alternatives are identified and evaluated
17. Specific objectives are developed that support goals
18. Specific objectives are based on supply capability
19. Specific objectives target equitable economic distribution
20. Specific objectives are quantifiable and measurable
21. Local values, attitudes and lifestyle characteristics are identified
22. Critical issues for residents are identified
23. Community attitudes to heritage are assessed
24. The quality of life in the local community is assessed
25. The planning document vision aligns with local community
values and attitudes
26. The relationship between stakeholders is addressed
27. Relevant government agencies participated in the process
28. Government agencies influenced strategic directions
29. Relevant non-government agencies participated in the process
30. Non-government agencies influenced strategic direction
31. Local businesses and residents participated in the process
32. Local businesses and residents influenced strategic directions
33. Relevant visitor groups participated in the process
34. Relevant visitor groups influenced strategic directions