Nantucket has evolved a set of customs and bylaws to protect the island’s beaches, open spaces, sense of community, and historic character. During COVID, enforcement of some bylaws was relaxed to allow dining, art, advertising, and vending on the streets and sidewalks. Town officials worry that reestablishing the Nantucket norms after the pandemic may be difficult. The goals of this study were to define what makes Nantucket culture special, evaluate stakeholder concerns, and develop educational materials. We found that islanders want to preserve most customs but are also in favor of expanding outdoor dining options. We created radio PSAs, posters, and a list of recommendations to reinforce adherence to island bylaws, customs, and conventions.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Franzini, Nicholas A.
• Aguirre, Owen Z.
• Hopkins, Samuel

Subject

• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Project-Based Learning
• Culture
• Well-Being
• Community
• Inclusion

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121020-132600
• 4826

Keyword

• Culture
• Customs
• Nantucket

Advisor

• Golding, Dominic

Year

• 2020

Center

• Nantucket, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Nantucket Department of Culture and Tourism

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Date created

• 2020-12-10

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright