What are the different theoretical approaches to place?

Question 1

Three approaches to place

Answer 1

. Descriptive approach
. Social Constructivist approach
. Phenomenlogical approach

Question 2

Define Descriptive approach

Answer 2

The world is a set of places. Each place can be studied and is distinct

Question 3

Define Social Constuctivist approach

Answer 3

A place as a product of set of social processes at a particular time

E.g. windsor is seen as a place of royalty and empire

Question 4

Define Phenomenological approach

Answer 4

Refers to how an person experiences a place. Relates to ‘Topohilia’

Question 5

Define Topohillia

Answer 5

Describes the bond between people and place

Question 6

Define Placemaking

Answer 6

Placemaking is the shaping of environment to faciliate social interaction and quality of life within a community.

Question 7

Example of Place Making

Answer 7

. Trafalgar Square, London is an area where place making occur

For example, statues of Charles 1 are found here