Changing Places | Key words (2)

near places

places that feel close, physically or emotionally

rebranding

creating a new look or reputation for an area

social exclusion 

the inability of a group of people to become involved in the cultural activities of a place

social clustering

groups of people with similar background frequently living together

‘the other’

people of different background or identity to an individual

population density

the number of people per square kilometre

locales

locations of different daily activities (e.g., school, theatre, shops, etc.) 

idyll

a location with ideal living conditions and good qualities, often based on a perception 

gentrification

renovation of older/deteriorating buildings or areas with the aim of attracting high-income individuals or elite businesses to a place