Past and present connections Flashcards
What forces influence places economically and socially both positively and negatively?
Regional
National
International
Global
How have global forces influenced Reading?
Global brands like Verizon, Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, PepsiCo and Vodafone have all locates in Reading International Business Park.
Many globally known tourist sites (Windsor Castle, Ascot racecourse) are close by.
How have global forces influenced Middlesbrough?
The global shift of manufacturing industry has led to factory closures and a loss of jobs.
Global competition has made its steel and petrochemicals industries less profitable.
How have international forces influenced Reading?
Close to the economic core of the EU, and within the EU single market.
The EU is easily accessible by air, road (channel tunnel) and ferries.
How have international forces influenced Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough has received EU economic development funding as a ‘Transition Region’ but less than areas like Cornwall and Wales
How have national forces influenced Reading?
High transport spending in the South and South East has provided connections: the M4, Heathrow airport, the M40 and the M3
How have national forces influenced Middlesbrough?
It is located in a ‘cut-off’ corner of the North East, too far East of the A1 trunk road and east coast mainline railway
How have regional forces influenced Reading?
London’s greenbelt has made Reading a nearby alternative where development is allowed.
Migrants are attracted to Reading, being close to London and close to their UK entry point.
Within the M4 corridor (Silicon Valley), it is the proffered location for high-tech industry in the UK.
Many people live in the area, but commute to London.
How have regional forces influenced Middlesbrough?
Iron ore deposits, which were in part of the origin of Middlesbrough’s industrial growth, were exhausted decades ago.
There are poor road connections to nearby cities such as Leeds and Newcastle, and very poor rail connections.
It is close to the North York Moors National Park, but not close enough to benefit from tourism.
What does ‘identity’ refer to?
Identity refers to people’s feeling and perceptions l, and their shared beliefs, traditions and ways of life. It can create a sense of community and feeling part of a wider group of similar people.
How can place’s identities be affected?
People’s perception of the area in a positive or negative way
How are students, other young workers and migrants affected by place’s perceptions?
Young people may feel they want to leave a place with a poor image.
People are attracted to places with positive images.
There are likely to be more job opportunities in places with attractive images, because companies, like people, are attracted to them.
