Changing places

Place

A location with meaning, characterized by human attachments and experiences.

Location

The specific geographical point where a place is found, often defined by coordinates.

Sense of place

The emotional attachment and significance people associate with a particular place.

Locale

The social and cultural characteristics that people influence a setting.

Placemaking

The process of creating quality places where people want to live, work, and play.

Placelessness

The loss of uniqueness of place in the cultural landscape, leading to homogenous environments.

Clone town

A settlement dominated by chain stores, lacking unique local identity.

Topophilia

The strong emotional bond between people and the places they care for.

Endogenous factors

Characteristics of a place that originate internally, such as physical geography and local demographics.

Exogenous factors

Influences on a place that come from outside, including economic and demographic changes.

Central Place Theory (CPT)

A theoretical framework explaining the size, location, and number of settlements providing services.

Homogenisation

The process resulting in uniformity, often caused by globalization, leading to similar cultural landscapes.

Glocalisation

The adaptation of global products, services, or ideas to fit local cultures and markets.

Nimbyism

The opposition of local residents to developments in their vicinity, reflecting insider perspectives.

Diaspora

A dispersion of people from their homeland, which can shape cultural dynamics in a new place.

Well-being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, often influenced by the characteristics of a place.

Insider

Someone who is familiar with a place and feels a sense of belonging there.

Outsider

A person who is unfamiliar with a place and may feel unwelcome or alienated.

Media place

A place defined through its representation in various forms of media.

Perception of place

The way individuals or groups view and interpret a place based on their experiences.