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CSI papers 1
Beaches and Tourism in Barbados: a Physical Planner's Perspective
Luther A. Bourne,
Athelstan King Architects Ltd., Barbados
Abstract
International tourism in the Caribbean is largely beach tourism. Its advent has given rise to a series of social and physical problems even though it has brought a good measure of economic prosperity. This paper traces the history of development planning in Barbados since its beginning in the 1950s. While the planning system in Barbados is achieving its objectives in shaping the pattern of land development in the country, it can by no means be said to have overcome all the problems associated with beaches and tourism. Successful physical planning must be a dynamic process capable of responding to constantly changing circumstances. The adoption of Geographical Information System (GIS) technology can assist in providing the rapid responses demanded.
