Untitled Flashcard Set

What is a place?

A place is a particular position, point, or area in space; a location.

Tim Cresswell's definition of place

Place is a way of seeing, knowing and understanding the world that allows us to grasp attachments and connections.

Anthony Giddens' definition of place

Place is best conceptualised by the idea of 'locale' which refers to the physical settings of social activity as situated geographically.

Landscape

A portion of the earth’s surface that can be viewed from one spot, contrasting with places which contain more elements.

Place profiling

A geographical method used to build a detailed understanding of a specific location, gathering qualitative and quantitative data.

Quantitative ways to distinguish a place

Population, GDP per capita, and house price.

Qualitative ways to distinguish a place

What someone relates to a place (job/home), happiness related to the place, and perception.

What makes a place change over time?

Migration, shift in industry, and regeneration efforts.

Globalisation

The increasing interconnectedness of the world, leading to flows of goods, people, money, and ideas.

Deindustrialisation

The decline of manufacturing industries in a region, often leading to unemployment and social challenges.

Government Policy and Investment

Local or national government decisions that shape a place’s development through planning or funding.

Migration

Movement of people into or out of a place that can alter its demographics, culture, and economy.

Technological Change

New technologies can transform the way places function, especially through communications and transport.

Studentification

The process by which areas become dominated by student populations, significantly affecting local social, economic, and environmental aspects.

Brixton Pound

A complementary currency designed to support Brixton businesses and encourage local trade.

What influences changing places?

Factors like globalisation, deindustrialisation, government policies, migration, and technological change.

Brain Drain

A significant emigration of educated/talented individuals that may result from turmoil within a nation or opportunities elsewhere.

Impact of FDI on place

FDI significantly influences the character and development of places by introducing capital, generating employment, and facilitating technology transfer.