overall summary- changing places

What are external forces in the context of place change?

Forces that come from outside a place that invoke change.

What is a corporate body?

A legal identity that can be identified or voluntary, such as a transnational corporation (TNC).

What is regeneration?

When a place is redeveloped and changed to encourage improvement.

What is place making?

When a place is made in a particular way for a specific purpose, such as tourism.

What does rebranding involve?

When a place is given a new reputation for a particular purpose.

What is gentrification?

When an area's status is upgraded to improve its wealth, often leading to displacement of locals.

What was the outcome of Birmingham's rebranding as a Learning and Technology Quarter?

Education improved, but not all jobs were suitable for locals.

What happened in London Docklands after gentrification in the 1980s?

Businesses like HSBC moved in, but locals were forced out due to unaffordable housing.

What is 'Alice Town'?

A rebranding of Llandudno to promote tourism related to Alice in Wonderland.

What was the result of Stratford's regeneration for the Olympics?

50,000 new jobs were created, but residents received insufficient compensation.

What three elements form a place's identity?

Physical setting, meaning and significance to people, and the experience of that place.

How does Cambridge represent a strong place identity?

It is a symbol of education with distinctive architectural styles.

Why does Heathrow Airport lack identity?

It is purely functional and lacks any meaningful representation or uniqueness.

What does Digbeth represent in Birmingham's changing place identity?

It has developed multiple identities due to historical industrial changes.

What are some key demographics in Erdington?

17% under age 15, predominantly white population, with a significant Asian community.

What are endogenous factors that influence Erdington?

Demographic characteristics, such as the presence of Polish supermarkets and old factory buildings.

What is counter-urbanisation?

Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas or suburbs, often affecting housing prices.

What issues do insiders in Glasgow mention in their lived experience quotes?

High house prices, job opportunities for youth, and homelessness.

How did community branding efforts in Glasgow use public input?

By collecting suggestions through social media to inform redevelopment and marketing strategies.

What does 'sense of place' refer to?

The emotional attachment someone can feel in a place.

What are the three aspects of the geographical concept of place?

Locale, location, and sense of place.

What is placelessness?

A condition where a place loses its sense of place and uniqueness.

What are endogenous factors?

Internal forces that can cause a place to change, such as land use and demographic characteristics.

What are exogenous factors?

External forces that can impact a place, including people, resources, and ideas.

What is an example of a place that resisted external change?

Totnes, Devon resisted Costa from opening a branch.

How does perception of place vary?

It is affected by personal characteristics such as education, race, and age.

What is the difference between insiders and outsiders in the context of place?

Insiders are familiar and comfortable in a place, while outsiders may feel out of place and not understand social norms.

What is the significance of Bournville, Birmingham in the study of changing places?

Bournville has maintained its character despite changes in its original purpose.

What are the differences between formal and informal representations of a place?

Formal representations are objective and factual, while informal are more creative and may not show the complete truth.