Changing Places

Changing Places

Study of people's relationship with locations.

Place

Location with varied meanings for individuals.

Location

Physical point where a place exists.

Edward Relph

Influential geographer on place concepts.

Place and Placelessness

Relph's work reimagining place's static aspects.

Locale

Specific locations associated with daily activities.

Emotional Meaning

Personal significance attached to a location.

Clone Towns

Places with identical chain shops, lacking uniqueness.

Attachment

Emotional bond to a place over time.

Social Interactions

Behavior influenced by specific locales.

Behavioral Traits

Actions conforming to social stereotypes in locales.

Fieldwork

Research conducted in a specific geographical area.

Case Studies

In-depth analysis of local and distant places.

Distant Place

Location with broader regional or international connections.

Local Place

Area where one lives or has conducted research.

MUTI Graphic

Visual representation of locales in a place.

Tourist Destination

Place visited for leisure and enjoyment.

Negative Sense of Place

Unpleasant feelings associated with a location.

Chain Shops

Franchised stores creating uniformity in locales.

Unique Memories

Personal experiences that differentiate places.

Sociological Aspect

Study of society's influence on geographical understanding.

Subjective Attachment

Personal feelings towards a specific location.

Intensity of Experience

Levels of emotional engagement with experiences.

Depth of Attachment

Stronger bonds formed through frequent intense experiences.

Topophilia

Love and strong emotional attachment to a place.

Topophobia

Dislike of a place, possibly with negative attachment.

Near Places

Subjective locations considered close based on context.

Far Places

Distant locations that may evoke emotional responses.

Experienced Places

Locations visited that foster emotional connections.

Media Places

Locations known through media, not personally visited.

Genius Loci

Unique spirit or atmosphere of a place.

Land Use

Classification of area as urban or rural.

Topography

Relief and physical layout of the land.

Physical Geography

Natural features like rivers or mountains present.

Homesickness

Emotional distress from being away from home.

Media Representation

Influence of media on perceptions of places.

Lonely Planet Ranking

Travel guide's assessment of cities for tourism.

Home Definition

Concept of home tied to emotional attachment.

Infrastructure

Services enhancing living conditions like roads and schools.

Demographic Characteristics

Population's age, gender, ethnicity, and number.

Built Environment

Architecture style of an area: contemporary or historical.

Economic Characteristics

Factors like debt, market growth, and industry age.

People (Exogenous)

Impact of tourists and migrants on an area.

Money and Investment

Trade deals and business movements affecting regions.

Resources

Availability of essential materials like food and energy.

Ideas

New business concepts brought by entrepreneurs and designers.

Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics

Event impacting city's character through various factors.

Sense of Place

Emotional connection and perception of a location.

Insiders

People feeling at home in a specific place.

Outsiders

Individuals lacking familiarity or belonging in a place.

Short-term Impact

Immediate effects from events like the Olympics.

Long-term Impact

Sustained changes due to investments and developments.

Local Language

Dialect and idioms unique to a region.

Citizenship

Legal status granting rights within a country.

Urban Planners

Professionals designing and improving city layouts.

Favela

Informal housing areas in Brazil, often facing challenges.

Transportation Networks

Systems facilitating movement of goods and people.

Insider

A person who feels a sense of belonging.

Outsider

A person who feels alienated or excluded.

Ethnic Minority

A group not part of the dominant culture.

Cultural Familiarity

Comfort with local customs and norms.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules governing behavior in society.

Integration

Process of becoming part of a community.

Unique Sense of Place

Individual perception shaped by personal experiences.

Clustering

Concentration of ethnic groups in specific areas.

Gentrification

Renovation leading to increased property values.

Regeneration Projects

Initiatives to revitalize urban areas.

Diversity

Variety of cultural or ethnic groups in an area.

Perspective of Place

How individuals perceive their environment over time.

Cultural Adaptation

Adjustment to new cultural environments.

Immigrant Experience

Unique challenges faced by newcomers in a community.

High Street Changes

Alterations in local businesses due to demographic shifts.

Demographic Shift

Change in the composition of a population.

Place Character

Distinctive features that define a location.

Community Identity

Shared sense of belonging among residents.

Cultural Change

Transformation of societal norms and practices.

Tourist Attraction

Places that draw visitors due to cultural appeal.

Housing Improvement

Enhancements made to residential properties.

Economic Displacement

Loss of residents due to rising living costs.

Local Facilities

Amenities available to residents in an area.

Regeneration

Revitalization of urban areas for improvement.

The Other

Individuals perceived as different from oneself.

Prejudice

Negative judgment based on perceived differences.

Xenophobia

Fear or distrust of foreigners and migrants.

Social Integration

Process of incorporating diverse groups into society.

Segregation

Separation of groups based on identity or characteristics.

Endogenous Factors

Internal influences affecting a place's development.

Exogenous Factors

External influences impacting local characteristics and dynamics.

TNCs

Transnational corporations influencing global economic changes.

Government Policies

Regulations aimed at addressing social inequalities.

Cultural Characteristics

Attributes defining a community's shared beliefs and practices.

Economic Change

Shifts in economic conditions affecting local communities.

Social Inequalities

Disparities in resources and opportunities among groups.

Conflict

Disagreement or clash between different social groups.

Brexit

UK's withdrawal from the EU, affecting social dynamics.

Illegal Referendum

Unofficial vote on independence, causing political tensions.

Reliable Sources

Sources that provide accurate, trustworthy information.

Source Reliability

Assessment of a source's truthfulness and bias.

Objective Source

Source presenting facts without personal bias.

Biased Source

Source reflecting personal opinions or manipulation.