Community sustainability in the year-round islands of Maine

摘要: This article examines community sustainability in the year-round islands of Maine, USA, with a critical focus on impacts seasonal residents sustainability. The context this research is to provide foundational material determine and measure island communities. Data examined includes population, housing, housing affordability, occupancy, property valuation, taxable sales. Food availability an important secondary consideration. overall finding that communities as they have historically existed are not likely be sustainable but may become new form. impact inconclusive except there clear negative area housing. Directions for additional discussed.