Changing Places Flashcards
What is the descriptive approach to place?
The idea that the world is a set of places and each place can be studied and is distinct
This approach emphasizes the uniqueness of each location.
What does the social constructionist approach to place entail?
It sees place as a product of a particular set of social processes occurring at a particular time.
This approach highlights the influence of social dynamics on the concept of place.
What is the focus of the phenomenological approach to place?
It is interested in how an individual person experiences place, emphasizing the personal connection between place and person.
This approach recognizes the importance of human perception and experience in understanding places.
Fill in the blank: The _______ approach sees place as a product of social processes.
[social constructionist]
True or False: The descriptive approach considers places to be indistinct and interchangeable.
False
What key aspect does the phenomenological approach emphasize?
The highly personalized connection between place and person.
This highlights how individual experiences shape one’s understanding of place.
What is the definition of location?
Where a place is, for example, the co-ordinates on a map.
Location is a spatial concept often represented in terms of latitude and longitude.
How does locale differ from location?
Locale takes into account the effect people have on their setting.
Locale is shaped by the people, cultures, and customs within it.
What does the term ‘sense of place’ refer to?
The subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place.
This attachment may vary significantly from one person’s perspective to another.
Fill in the blank: Locale is shaped by the _______.
[people, cultures, and customs]
True or False: Location is influenced by cultural factors.
False
Location is primarily a spatial concept, while locale incorporates cultural influences.
What is a central part of our identity related to place?
Our sense of place
The sense of place can vary in scale from _______ to nation/continent.
[own home village/town/city]
What are some factors that can make people feel like outsiders in a place?
- Beliefs
- Climate
- Architecture
- Hobbies
- Culture
- Memories
- Wealth of area
- Language
- Accents
What are the two potential meanings of ‘near’ and ‘far’ in relation to place?
- Geographical distance between places
- Emotional connection with a particular place
True or False: Geographically near places automatically foster identities of familiarity and belonging.
False
In today’s globalized culture, travel and media can make far-off places feel _______.
[not automatically strange, uncomfortable or different]
What factors might contribute to a strong sense of place?
- Personal experiences
- Cultural ties
- Historical significance
What does a strong sense of place contribute to an individual’s identity?
It can be a central part of our identity
Define what an Experienced Place is
A place that a person has personally experienced and spent time in
Define what a media place is
A place that someone has experienced through media (e.g. TV, Social media or Music)
Define what a clone town is
A town dominated by chain based stores rather than independent shops
Define Glocalisation
The adaptation of a global product to suit a local group of people
What was the Bristol Pound?
A currency trialled in Bristol that was only able to be used in Bristol to encourage people to spend locally rather than in chain stores
What are Endogenous factors to a place
- Location
- Topography
- Physical Geography
- Land Use
- Built Environment
- Infrastructure
- Demographic
- Economy
Define what Endogenous factors are
Factors that contribute to a places internal characteristics from within that place
Define what Exogenous factors are
Factors that are external influences on a place’s identity. They are caused by a place’s relationship with other places
What are some examples of Exogenous factors
- Flows of People
- Flows of Capital
- Resources
- Ideas
Explain the concept of “Placelessness”
Due to globalisation and time space compression, some places appear to be the same in visual terms at various points around the world. Shopping centres, fast food chains, airports and service stations look similar wherever you go. This is called placelessness.
True or false: the rise in clone towns has led to a rising feeling of placelessness
True
What event transformed perceptions of Liverpool in 2008?
European Capital of Culture 2008
This event marked a significant change in how Liverpool was viewed, both locally and internationally.
What was Liverpool’s historic stereotypical image associated with?
Social deprivation
This image was prevalent before the European Capital of Culture award.
What did researchers from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University find regarding media coverage of Liverpool?
Coverage more than doubled since the award announcement in 2003
This increase in media coverage was significant for the city’s cultural offerings.
What percentage of Liverpool residents agreed that the city was a better place to live by the end of 2008?
85%
This indicates a positive shift in local sentiment following the European Capital of Culture designation.
What percentage of visitors liked the atmosphere and welcoming feel of Liverpool?
99%
This response was notably higher than that of other UK tourist destinations.
Who is Dr. Beatriz Garcia?
Director of Impacts at the University of Liverpool
She led research on the effects of the European Capital of Culture designation.
What did Dr. Beatriz Garcia say about the general opinion of Liverpool?
It was informed by very ‘dated’ images of the city
These images ranged from the Beatles in the 1960s to negative views of the 1980s.
What did the European Capital of Culture award present about Liverpool?
A richer picture of Liverpool as a contemporary, multi-faceted city
This included a vibrant cultural life beyond just football and music.
Fill in the blank: The combined local and national media coverage of Liverpool’s cultural offering more than ______ since the award was announced in 2003.
doubled
This reflects the increased interest in the city’s culture.
True or False: By 2008, negative stories about Liverpool dominated media coverage.
False
Positive stories about the city’s cultural assets dominated for the first time in decades.
What historic associations did the general opinion of Liverpool include?
Positive associations with the Beatles and negative views of social deprivation
These associations were prevalent before the European Capital of Culture initiative.
How does the Song “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra create an image of the city
The song describes New York as a hub of both opportunity, wealth and community. “I want to be a part of it” describes the desire to join the community.
Define what an Agent of Change/Placemaker is
These are the people who impact on a place whether through living, working or trying to improve the place.
Define what a Stakeholder is in the context of Changing Places
People/groups who are involved in the regeneration of an area
What is the Changing Places case study for Heritage Tourism to shape public view of a place
ALICE LTD in Llandudno
Why was the Llandudno Rebranding required?
To increase number of tourists to the area as well as the money that they spend in Llandudno. This was a direct project to increase the revenue of businesses in Llandudno.
Who were the Agents of Change in Llandudno
- Cowny County Council
- Llandudno Town Council
- EU
- ALICE LTD
- Visit Wales
What things have been done in Llandudno to attract more tourists to the area?
- Construction of several wooden statues
- Digital family tour (Founded by ALICE LTD)
- Bronze cast rabbit footprints
What were the positives of the Llandudno rebranding
- Opening of the “Looking Glass” ice cream parlour
- Local and National awareness of the area increased
- Profits were reinvested into the community so the local economy was boosted
- Significant in education of the history of the area
What is the use of place marketing in rebranding a place
Advertising to draw people into a certain part of the area
