Changing places Flashcards
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What defines place
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- Place is the mixer of both the location and its meaning to people
- the meaning of places is different to different groups for example a places heritage might make people like or dislike a place more than some, eg old Bristol harbour made from money of the slave trade
- or the idea that places are viewed in different ways, countryside is relaxing to some but also a place of work and anxiety for others
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What is the character of a place
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- this is the particular combination of qualities is a place that makes it different from others
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What are the characteristics of the CBD
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- this is the central part of cities, often the original site of settlement
- it contains services pm education facilities and businesses
- often the most accessible area of the city
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What are the characteristics of the inner city
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- the inner city is a mixture of old industrial (terraced) housing and industry.
- most of it would have been constructed in the industrial revolution
- some lighter industries (some high tech firms) can be found here as land is cheaper
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What are the characteristics of terraced housing just outside of the inner city
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- very small or no gardens
- joined either side by other houses
- have no more than 3 bedrooms
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What are the characteristics of the suburbs
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- this is often comprised of semi-detached and detached housing
- tend to have big gardens, bigger houses with garages
- areas have cul de sacs and are often very expensive
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What are the characteristics of place
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- demographic: population size and structure
- socioeconomic: employment and education programmes, income, health and crime
- cultural: religion, customs, social behaviour, and language
- physical geography: relief, features such as rivers, coasts and geology
- location: urban or rural, relationships with other settlements
- built environment: land use, building type and density
- political: role of the government and council, for example planning regulations
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How can the flow of people affect the character of a place
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- migrants moving in to live or work can result in areas of a town being influenced by the culture such as
•shops and services eg. China town in many countries
•festivals such as Nottinghill carnival - people travelling to work, villages around a town become commuter towns and lack essential services
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What are the 4 ways that the character of a place can be shaped?
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- Flows of people
- flows of resources
- flows of money
- flows of ideas
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How can the flow of resources shape the character of a place
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- reliance on raw materials
- the import of cotton resulted in growth of the cotton industry in Lancashire
- with urban areas characterised by mills, the decline of imported cotton has led to changes in the character of the region
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How can the flow of money shape the character of a place
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- foreign direct investment from a company can can influence the character of the region by creating employment eg. Nissans £100 million investment into Sunderland
- ending investment in a town can cause economic decline, which can discourage future investment
- eg. the end of investment by Tata steel into Redcar steelworks on Teesside
- investment by MNC (multi national corporation) eg fast food stores creating clone towns as all stores begin to be identical
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How can the flow of ideas shape the character of a place
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- urban planners and developers change a place, with redevelopments encouraging people to move back into previously run down and derelict parts of the city such as many dockland areas in the UK
- ideas coming from universities can lead to an area becoming a technology hub, eg. Cambridge
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How can continuity and change affect lives
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- employment opportunities eg. New housing estate
- access to services and open space
- factors affecting health, eg air pollution
- social inclusion or isolation
- ability to afford housing
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What are the two sources that affect the perception of place
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- direct experience: based on living in a place
- indirect experience: based on information seen or read in the media or other sources
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What are the factors influencing perception of place
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- age: an older persons perception may be different from that of a young person, a persons needs change with age
- gender: males may perceive a place more safe than females do
- socio-economic status: a wealthy person might have a different perception of a cheaper housing area than the residents living there
- sociocultural positioning: ethnic origin, race and religion influence how a person perceives the role of a place or its suitability in terms of services and amenities
