2.1.2 - Meaning and representation

Question 1

how do cities match the feel of a place to its reality?

Answer 1

they rebrand a place, thru FDI resulting in a higher quality CBD to match its feel

Question 2

what is an example of a place with a local perception?

Answer 2

castro in San Fransico - inviting place for LGBTQ but intimidating for straight people

or AONB - perceived as pretty, so received second home ownership

Question 3

how are places advertised in media that contributes to a places feeling?

Answer 3

provides personal experience through social media

Question 4

whats an example of places being advertised in media to contribute to its feeling?

Answer 4

cardiff bay - recently developed to match the media advertising of the place, has a CBD and ethnic minorities

Question 5

how are places given meaning?

Answer 5

• depends on peoples perceptions of a place, engagement and attachment

Question 6

what are some examples of informal representation of a place?

Answer 6

• social media
• music
• art

Question 6

what feelings can places evoke?

Answer 6

fear, pride, nostalgia, hope

Question 6

what do peoples different perception of a place depend on?

Answer 6

gender, ethnic origin, socio-
economic grouping, race, religion

Question 7

what are some examples of formal representation of a place?

Answer 7

• census data
• statistical data

Question 8

why are there contrasting perceptions of a place?

Answer 8

due to the different representation - formal and informal

Question 9

what is an example of a change of a place over time and what does it do to its peception?

Answer 9

SHARD
- locals perceive it as negatively
- tourists view it as positively

however, attachment over time contributes to why potential visitors may come in the long term