The dynamics of change

Question 1

Why is Shanghai the most rapidly changing city?

Answer 1

• population growing by approximately 10% per year
• centre of the country’s (China) economic life
• neighbouring cities have slowly merged with Shanghai
• accountable for around 25% of China’s shipping tonnage entering and departing the country

Question 2

How has Bournemouth changed?

Answer 2

• The BH2- @most innovative cinema in the UK’
• Beryl bikes
• Bournemouth university

Question 3

Define socially constructed

Answer 3

so built upon/developed by people and the meanings they attach to a place along with the way they use them eg. Poundbury

Question 4

How has Poundbury changed?

Answer 4

• it is an urban extension to the town Dorchester
• currently home to 4,600 people
• has a mixture of private and affordable housing
• nice architecture
• A walkable community
• Provides employment to over 2,600 people

Question 5

How much has the gross value added increased since the poundbury development took place?

Answer 5

£98 million per annum

Question 6

What forces are there to change a place?

Answer 6

• local community groups
• international institutions
• TNCs
• Global institutions
  Individuals (celebrities, activists)
• national institutions