University of Cincinnati
Up one level Phase B of the University of Cincinnati, regional development study was developed in conjunction local municipalities, the Thera Foundation and other collaborators and during the Summer of 2005. The objective was to create a the regional development plan for the future sustainable development of the islands’ natural and human recourses, in the context of urban tourist development.
This initiative represents the assumption of an additional objective for the Foundation; that of addressing current social and economic issues faced by the island and its population as we enter the 21st Century
- Santorini; Sustainable Regional Development
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University of Cincinnati, School of Planning
Sustainable Development 2004, Prof. Michael Romanos
- Santorini: Sustainable Regional Development Study: Phase A - Analysis
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To download Phase A of the University of Cincinnati's "Sustainable Regional Development Study" presented in a conference hosted by the Thera Foundation (American Planning Association, Tourist Planning Division, National Award for 2005, “Best Academic Project in the Area Tourism Planning”
- The Role of Wine Production in the Changing Structure of an Island Economy: A Case Study of Santorini Greece
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"The inspiration for this thesis arose out of a summer spent in 2004 on the island of Santorini as part of the University of Cincinnati’s Sustainable Development Program.While on this enchanting island, this author couldn’t help but notice the oddly beautiful vineyards that were growing in soil that looked no different from the surface of the moon, nor indulge in a few glasses of wine produced from grapes grown under the incessant pounding heat of a hundred-degree sun. Much to my surprise, the wine had a most fascinating taste unlike anything I had ever experienced before. Yet, as the days passed on the island, and I took in more sights of its interesting vineyards on terraces or on hills, and I experienced more of its wine. I became quite shocked with what I witnessed and tasted. Acres and acres of vineyards lay untended with Hotels and Rental rooms built amongst them, and a vast majority of the terraces were crumbling. I also soon unfortunately discovered most of the wine produced on Island was no better than swill. What was wrong? Why were these vineyards not producing the amazing and delicious Vin Santo? And finally, the most important question, what can be done to save the vineyards? This thesis is in direct response to these questions. The hypothesis is that wine, which historically has been a major product and source of income for the island, can once again become an important economic sector. To explore how this change can occur, two successful models were selected for inspiration and comparison to the present-day Santorini wine industry to suggest new wine scenarios. And the rich history, wines and viticulture of the island was reviewed and analyzed to develop a new wine-marketing strategy based on the uniqueness of Santorini." C.C. Freese
- University of Cincinnati; website link
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University of Cincinnati: School of Planning