3. MA, Nantucket: Siasconset 21st c

During the period from 1950s till 21st century, Siasconset turns into a super-rich elites’ resort. This is a tiny village accessible to very limited population which distinguishes a visit to the island an extremely luxury experience. The village serves to high end consumers seeking for an highly excluded luxury for example, wedding. The village holds a seasonal fluctuating population and most of the dwellings would only be occupied in the summer. However, such highly excluded situation also suggests some danger for example there is nothing left for public. Main conflict lays in the dilemma that how to balance the public access to of bluff walk and respect of the privately owned cottage along the bluff. The island is also endangered by the eroding sea boundary. The nature environment which dominates the village’s promotion of its authenticity is subject to be reshaped. The boundary of authenticity is where the cultural clashes and main challenges lay for Siascosnet in the 21st century.