Changing Places - Case Studies Flashcards
Name an example of a place with two representations
Belfast
Explain the positive representations of Belfast
- Regions economic powerhouse
- Seen substantial economic and commercial growth since the ‘Good Friday’ agreement
- Large scale redevelopment schemes; establishes ‘quarters’ which represent the areas culture and heritage
- Tourism brings £450 million annually, suggesting Belfast had successfully changed its international image
Explain the negative representations of Belfast
- Strong history of religious disputes and segregation
- ‘Peace wall’ built to separate the Catholics and Protestants
Name a place which saw a successful rebranding scheme
Amsterdam
‘I am Amsterdam’
Name some factors which threatened Amsterdam’s reputation
- Greater competition from other cities
- Social and economic decline
- Failed bid to host the olympic games
- Reputation for drugs and prostitution
How physical geography shapes a place
- Granite flats in Aberdeen
- Cottages in Dorset
What percentage of Shirley is white?
88%
Example of a community fighting against social injustice:
New Era Estate, Hackney
What was the New Era campaign for?
Protesting against TNCs building high-cost housing estates and rather building social housing for the less wealthy
Example of a community fighting against TNCs:
Totnes, Costa Coffee
Example of a community fighting against TNCs:
Totnes, Costa Coffee
Describe the location/locale of Shirley:
Suburb in Solihull, known as a residential and shopping neighbourhood.
Many shops and independent retails along the Stratford Road.
Describe the population of Shirley:
36,000 population with a growth of 1.2%
Average age of 41
Proportionally more residents aged 65 and over (19.3% higher than national average)
Describe the location/locale of Detroit:
(Alter Road)
The ‘Big Three’ auto manufacturers located in Detroit; Ford, GM and Chrysler
More than a quarter of the city’s residential space is empty
Describe the population of Detroit:
Most populous city in Michigan
Describe Shirley’s history:
Originally a small village
Between 1725 and 1872 the Stratford Road was used as a turnpike road
Developed rapidly through the 20s and 30s
Population drastically rose post-war from 7,000 in the 30s to 35,000 in the 70s
Describe Detroits history:
1950 - 1 in every 6 people was employed in the automotive industry (mainly black Americans)
1967- Twelfth Street Riot, one of the biggest US riots for black rights
1973 - Oil crisis, helped introduce smaller more fuel efficient cars
2003 - files for bankruptcy
Describe the demographic of Shirley:
88.5% white
11.5% BAME
81% own their own house (higher than national average)
24% residents have a degree or equivalent
Describe the demographic of Detroit:
Remains one of the most racially segregated cities in the US
In 1940, 90% was white, in 2017 10% was white (movement due to ‘white flight’)
54% rent their homes
As the middle class moved out, the level of educated and skilled people dropped. Only 18% have a college degree (lower than national average)
Describe levels of deprivation in Shirley:
1% unemployed
24% work in professional, scientific and technical jobs
Describe levels of deprivation in Detroit:
14.5% unemployed
36% of the population below the poverty line
40% of streetlights don’t work
Detroits technology quarter is growing faster than silicone valley
Describe house prices in Shirley:
£320,000 average
Describe house prices in Detroit:
£16,500 average
Some houses only worth £500
Describe crime rates in Shirley:
47% residents say they feel safe after dark
Most common crime is ASB
Describe crime rates in Detroit:
10,000 buildings damaged due to arson between 2013 and 2015
Held the title of murder capital between 1985 and 1987
Police stations closed for 16 hours a day
Lived experience in Shirley:
Example of corporate bodies manipulating a place
Hull awarded the ‘City of Culture 2017’
Promoting arts and culture to create a sense of regeneration
Example of how governmental policies manipulated a place
London Docklands
Palmyra, Syria
How has a far government manipulated a places perception?
ISIS destroyed theatres and monuments in the ancient city of Palmyra
Examples of external agencies
Governmental policies
TNCs
Local communities
How did the London Docklands regeneration negatively effect local people?
Local people did not have the skills for the new jobs in financial and technical sectors
New housing too expensive
More money spent on building infrastructure and providing clean environment for office workers
Example of local regeneration
Bullring
Mailbox
Describe the re-imaging of the Bullring
1166 - Originally a market place
2003 - £530 million project, attracting 35 million visitors annually
