Backyard voices: How sense of place shapes views of large-scale energy transmission infrastructure

摘要: Abstract While scholars have assessed the drivers of public views electricity generation infrastructure, attention to transmission infrastructure has been limited. Moreover, economic benefits are often wielded garner support in siting debates, but questions remain about what shapes local perceptions impacts. We examine how symbolic content and geographic scale place sentiments shape residents’ interpretations evaluations proposed projects as a threat or an opportunity. draw from in-depth interviews with officials, residents, landowners, stakeholders communities along routes two energy American Midwest. Symbolic meanings, including not limited those reflecting identities, inform interpretation project impacts threats opportunities. Place meanings at local, state, national scales also help define values through which respondents evaluate projects.