changing places

Question 1

what is sense of place

- as a concept of place

Answer 1

the lived experience of a place that reflects emotional and subjective attachment to a place

Question 2

what is meant by location

- as a concept of place

Answer 2

the physical geographical location of it, i.e. on a map, co-ordinates

Question 3

what is meant by locale

- as a concept of place

Answer 3

when a place is shaped by people, cultures and customs that lie within it

Question 4

what is the meaning of place, refer to social constructionist and phenomenological ideas.

Answer 4

• Social constructionist; when place has particular memory or meaning such as being the product of a process - Trafalgar Square I spread instead of defeat.
• Phenomenological; can be defined through your own experience i.e. a holiday, home

Question 5

outline globalisation of place in place meaning

Answer 5

-> globalisation has led to a rise is ‘placelessness’ in which global capitalism has eroded the local culture and produced homogenised places.

Question 6

what is the importance of place on human life

Answer 6

• can give someone an identity - emotional, patriotism
• impact someones well-being - such as sociability, access to services
• can help the feeling of belonging such as community spirit

Question 7

what is an experienced place

Answer 7

-> a first hand account, they have been there and experiences the place, this can be both negative or positive.

Question 8

what is a media place

Answer 8

• > can be idyllistic In how its portrayed
• > journalists can interpret it in a based way i.e. attraction for tourism or in a negative light due to its past such as London derry.

Question 9

define what an endogenous factor is

Answer 9

Endogenous factors originate internally within a place and can include aspects on which the place is located and built.

Question 10

what are the endogenous factors that contribute to the character of a place

Answer 10

location;

• urban or rural
• valley or coastal

physical Geography;

• relief of land
• altitude

demographic;

• population structure
• age, gender, ethnicity

socio economic;

• employment opportunities
• amenities
• education
• crime rates

land use + built environment;

• age and housing type
• building density

Question 11

what is an example of an agent of change and the impact in relation to relationships and connections of people and place.

Answer 11

government agencies - such as regeneration schemes i.e. Stratford
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these can attract businesses and stimulate a positive multiplier effect such as more gross domestic product as an output.

Question 12

what is perception of place

- meaning and representation

Answer 12

the perception of place is developed through what people have heard and read about a place.

Question 13

how can rebranding have an influence of perception of place

Answer 13

• it dispels any negative perceptions by giving a place a new positive identify and regional -> international levels.
• what was once a bad perception due to poverty after rebranding is positive as there are more amenities, services and access to green space.

Question 14

how can re-imaging have an influence of perception of place

Answer 14

• the idea of marketing to promote a modern, fresh and positive image of a place.
• this can be done via, adverts for railways to the coast, adverts of excursions and activities that promote excitement.

Question 15

how can regeneration have an influence of perception of place

Answer 15

• it is a long term process aimed initially for economic reasons, but through the multiplier effect brings social and physical environment improvements.
• i.e. Stratford bring in Westfield, sports grounds, olympic park.