“…These influence factors have been shown in the literature through the focus on a priority for community oriented concerns or needs as well as the concern for the long-term impacts decisions may have on communities. This has been reinforced by numerous authors who have studied aspects of sense of community such as quality of life (Roehl, 1993), sense of place (Lynch, 1972), social responsibility (Carroll, 1993), sense of harmony (Reime & Hawkins, 1981), community vision (Ritchie, 1993), community commitment (Burke, 1968), and empowerment (Din, 1992). Other literature has suggested the importance of community needs influence through research concerning community residents and tourism development (Prosser, 1993), community tourism (Murphy, 1985), and sustainable development (Marien, 1992).…”