Sense of place in neighbourhood

Question 1

What is a sense of place

Answer 1

-When people associate meanings and memories with locations
-Helps build our idenity

Question 2

How do people acquire a sense of place in their neighbourhood?

Answer 2

-Repeated encounters with objects and people
-Memorable events at a certain location

Question 3

What is a region?

Answer 3

-Regions can vary in size

Question 4

Environmental characteristics

Answer 4

-Based on climate
eg.hot and wet climate

Question 5

Human characteristics

Answer 5

-Based on language, religion and culture

Question 6

Geographical characteristics

Answer 6

e.g. east,north…

Question 7

Precinct

Answer 7

-Part of a neighbourhood located within a town
-Facilities are within close proximity o serve residents everyday needs
eg .clinic, playgrounds, bus stops

Question 8

Neighbourhood

Answer 8

-Serves between 4000-6000 residents
e.g. schools, more shops,park

Question 9

Town

Answer 9

-A few neighbourhoods forms a town
-Town centre
e.g. bus interchange