A consciousness of one's physical surroundings or collective awareness of place expressed in cultural forms. Sense of place is generally associated with one's neighborhood, community, city or region.

an understanding and appreciation of the place in which I live and the web of connections between it and its inhabitants

a sense of the beauty and the wealth of phenomena that comprise a particular place

a year long, in-depth, experiential series designed to foster a deeper understanding of and connection between participants and the local bioregion

Sense of place is a characteristic that some geographic places have and some do not. It is often defined as those characteristics that make a place special or unique, as well as those that foster a sense of authentic human attachment and belonging.