Changing places Flashcards
What is a place?
a location with meaning
allows people to develop relationships and connections with a certain place
What is sense of place?
a persons subjective feelings towards a place
what is subjective?
a persons opinion
what is objective?
a scientific fact
what is a location?
where a place is physically on a map
what is a space?
an area with no meaning
what are the 7 factors affecting opinions of place?
1- age
2-gender
3-religeon
4-socioeconomic background
5-media representations
6-sexuality
7-lived experiences
what is a descriptive approach?
the idea that the world is made up of a set of places and each individual place can be studied as a distinct location
what is a social constructionist approach?
see places as a particular set of social processes that happen at a particular time
what is a phenomological approach?
where you are not interested in the character of place or why it was built, just an individuals experience
what is an insider?
someone who feels like they belong in a certain place and that it is their home
their sense of place is formed through every day experiences
they have a steak in the community as it affects how they feel
what is an outsider?
someone who feels out of place and like they dont belong in a certain area
can be due to: media representations, comparison with other places
in the past?
travellers, lgbt, protestors were seen as outsiders as they were made to feel like they dont belong in a certain place
gender roles were often associated with a specific place
What is global sense of place?
the idea that a lace has multiple identities and can be linked to others on a global scale
what is globalisation of place?
some argue that places have become less important as capital forces have ruined the culture of a place, and created identical places eg. global chains on high streets instead of local.
what is localisation of place?
the political symbol that people are fighting against global capitalism.
what is belonging of place?
to belong and be a part of the community
is one of the most important factors in making a place sustainable and successful
what is wellbeing of place?
a persons sense of place based on how it makes them feel, and what benefits they can gain from it
What is social and spatial exclusion?
being excluded from society and feeling ‘out of place’, like you dont belong to a certain group
-can lead to more deprivation and the formation of minority groups
spacial aspects:
some areas can be excludes from society
can be chosen or due to a lack of investment in an area from the government
groups that can be excluded:
-homeless
-gypsies/travellers
-disables
-immigrants
-lgbt
-ethnic minorities
What is a gated community?
a estate that has strict access, so only residents van enter and leave
in larger estates, there will be facilities to complete everyday activities without leaving
usually small scale- a block of flats or a street of 50-100 homes
What is sense of dislocation?
feeling disconnected from a certain location
-if you rent a house, it may make you feel a sense of dislocation as you may be unsatisfied with the area
-most immigrants live in urban areas as its the closest point of entry with many opportunities in
cities are home to a large black/ asian population whereas rural areas are home to a large white population that moved after the industrial revolution
in 2001, uk national parks said that less than 1% of visitors ere from minority background, showing that they dont spend time in the countryside and out of the city
What is an endogenous factor?
Internal factors that contribute to character of place
Physical:
Topography- steep land has lower value, flat land for farming
Location- where a place is geographically- if near a river, may be associated with trade
Physical geography- rock type, floodplain
Can also influence economic characteristics
What is an endogenous factor?
Internal factors that contribute to character of place
Physical:
Topography- steep land has lower value, flat land for farming
Location- where a place is geographically- if near a river, may be associated with trade
Physical geography- rock type, floodplain
Can also influence economic characteristics
Human:
Land use- how humans use the land
Built environment and infrastructure- transport education communication
What is an exogenous factor?
An external factor- usually flow of things across space
Flows of investment
Flows of people- migration
What is a far place?
A place that is far away geographically or that a person has distant memories in
What is a near place
A place that Is near physically or close to someone’s heart
What is a near place
A place that Is near physically or close to someone’s heart
What is an experienced place
A place that people spend time in
The longer you spend in a place the stronger your sense or place
Persons sense of place can be influenced by the poeple, the environment and the culture
What is a media place
A place that a person hasn’t been to but has created a sense of place based of what they have heard or seen on the media
Can be dangerous as people may face a culture shock if the place fails to live upto expectations
Paris syndrome- when Paris fails to live upto expectations - people getting ill
What is place identity
It is the meaning and significance that a place has to the people who live there and use the place
It’s how people experience a place
Different people have different views
Derbys place identity
Historically known for its industry- can be seen through style of buildings
We are derby poem- demonstrates pride in derby and how it is significant for engineering
How suburbanisation affect the inner city
benefits
Less demand for high density housing
Space clearance means improves transport
More recreational areas created
Drawbacks
City’s may face decline as people move away
Businesses move out- area looks run down
How suburbanisation affect rural to urban fringe
Benefits
Increased jobs
More recreational areas
Drawbacks
Green belt under pressure
House prices rose
Increased commuting to city centre
Loss of sense of community
How does counter urbanisation affect rural villages
Benefits
Old peoples house are regenerates
Increased shops and services- more employment
Disadvantages
increased traffic
Newcomers and locals may not get along
What is clone towns and globalisation?
The increase in trade around the world mainly by Tncs as the world becomes more interconnected
This affects areas as local
Shops unique to the area are being replaced by global chains, making towns look the same know as clone towns
Many people are against globalisation and are known as anti globalisationists
What is representation of place
How a place is seen or portrayed in society
Forced to change overtime due to its relationships and connections with other places
Amsterdam
Previously, known as an essential travel destination for those in Europe
Early 2000, rankings fell as it legalised drugs and prostitution, and is now know as the city of sex drugs and prostitution- seen as inappropriate to investors
I Amsterdam is a global marketing campaign to draw attention to Amsterdam’s best selling points- become one of the most successful destinations on social media- increases tourism
Detroit
Located in North America, on Detroit river which links 2 of America’s greatest lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
History: previously known for its shipbuilding
Was a good transport hub
Physical geography gave it an advantage
Gilded age mansions in the east and west showed people opportunities available
Steel belt: foed and gm located here and many African Americans moves for job w
Kkk klan was growing in popularity and forced many African Americans out
Late 19th century- Detroit faced decline known as the rust belt
Oil crisis - people wanted more fuel efficient cars and due to growing competition from asia Japan led to decline in Detroit
Ford and gm moved out and many people became unemployed
Racism in Detroit
Formation of Motown music in 1959 replaced traditional white pop music with black soul music
Race riots
Racial segregation in schools and housing- became ghettos
Africans located in centre and white oeople in suburbs due to white flight
8 mile road is a road which separates both groups
Castle ward
Located in the arboretum ward
South of the cbd
Close to train station and city centre
History: Derby was known trade and skilled craftsmen
Was a major industrial centre- silk and lace
Decline: decline of traditional
Industries ment mahy people lost jobs and economy suffered
Turned to crime and poverty as they couldn’t get new jobs
City was in need of regeneration- negative public image which put off investment
Castle wars regeneration
derby city centre master plan 2030: 15-20 year project
Create 800 new homes 12 units for small businesses and 35.000 metres of retail space
Links train station to Derbion
75% homes are priv owned, 25% affordable
compendium living and derby city council want to combine high quality housing with living in city centre
Benefits
Focuses on community engagement and meeting their needs
New businesses can locate which creates jobs
Disadvantages
Historic character has been lost as buildings have been alters
Gentrification of area may worry some about becoming unaffordable
Castle wars character of place
Steel chair sculpture to represent character if place - base of chairs incorporate features of trade
60% white 10% asian 6% black
60% active and employed
Highest population us 30 year olds
