Relationships and Connections Flashcards
outline the Place Attachment Theory
The greater the intensity and number
of experiences you have in a place, the greater the depth of attachment you may have to a
place.
experiences can be of different intensities and can result in topophilia or topophobia of places (but intensity still strong).
> i got married here
> i had a car crash here
therefore place attatchment grows stronger over time
what is place character?
refers to the specific qualities, attributes or features of a location that make it UNIQUE
Place character is affected by endogenous and exogenous factors
OLYMPICS 2016
links to flows of investment and flows of people
2016 Rio olympics resulted in a large influx of people. This exogenous factor has led to the city to become busier, and transport infrastructure significantly improved.
the investement into the infrastructure led to the removal of some favelas which will significantly alter the socio-economic dymanics of the place in the long term.
how do flows of people impact place?
-Local Scale
the windrush generation have integrated into society altering the demographic and cultural characteristics of place since arriving from the Carribean
this is seen in Brixton where 37% residents non uk born and cencus data suggests 9% carribbean will increase.
The historical connections is reflected in the infrastructure of place with the PUBLIC space “Windrush Square” commemorating 50 yrs since the first passengers arrived in UK in 1948.
suggests the people have a positive attatchment to the place where they are celebrated
how do flows of resources impact place?
-local scale
in the 16th century, chippenham had a thriving wool trade and by the 18th century it was a town well known for its cheese and cattle markets.
these shifts in resources have greatly impacted the endogenous factors with the place including the land use and infrastructure - transport.
this has meant that chippenham was able to expand and become more well known across the county, altering the perceptions of outsiders of the place and bringing great economic change to the insiders
how do flows of resources impact place?
-global scale
china is the biggest producer of coal due to its large supply of high grade ore.
this endogenous facotr has meant that the place has become more industrialised but more polluted to meet the demands of the population.
as a result, the demographics of the population is changing as it becomes more middle class
how do flows of money/investment impact place
- local scale
in 2014, Brixton underwent gentrification significanlty altering the demographics of the area.
the push by external forces meant that house prices increased and increased social exclusion of the less affluent residents arised.
the influx of money meant there were high disposable incomes so lambeth has great economic change
how do flows of money/investment impact place
- global scale
in 1924 the USA helped the weimar republic with $50M after the war.
this increased industrial production in germany and slowly companies like faber castell grew in global influence.
however, there was great environmental degradation due to infrastructure developments and the exports increased by 40% due to the agricultural sector not recovering.
demographics changed - employment type/sector
how have flows of ideas impacted place?
- Entrepreneurs may move to an area bringing new businesses with them. Ideas could be information about an area from another country. Designers drive creative
processes within an area.
○ Detroit is an example where flows of ideas are reflected in the city’s architecture, mirroring that of the art deco style.
this has impacted the character of detroit, making it well known for its skyline so influences tourism in the area bringing economic change.
despite this, the locale of the buildings have changed over time such as the David Stott building, previously an office space and now renovated to luxury apartments
how can continuity affect place?
by having a consitent locale, it makes the place more familiar to insiders who can develop an attatchment to place
> chippenham has sk fruit stall
>chippenham has john coles park
the charactersitics of the place remail the same
how has continuity affected birminghma?
Town originally set up in 1879 for the Cadbury workers and families to improve their quality of life
> green spaces
> school, hospitals and museum
> no social housing but very safe
characteristics of place change despite Cadbury a global company.
experiencing little crime and still proiding excellent quality of life for those living there
how can ‘change’ affect place
large influxes of immigrants into an area
can change the characteristics of a place. The high street may change as shops and restaurants
adapt over time to cater for new cultures, which can make the original residents begin to feel like
outsiders as their surroundings become unfamiliar . Alternatively, some people may embrace
multiculturalism and the changes that occur as a result of immigration and like the diversity of
their high street.
Diversity makes some places appealing
> Chinatown attracts large numbers of
tourists each year
the PERCEPTION of place is altered by people
how have flows of people impacted place?
- global
the EU free movement
aloowed A8 migrant to come to the U.K in 2004
filling up skill shortages
altered the demographics and cultural charactersitics
