changing places

what are the characteristics of places?

• demographic

• socioeconomic

• cultural

• physical

• location

• built environment

• political

what are factors that influence the perception of a place?

• age

• gender

• socioeconomic status

• culture

what are examples of ways a place can be represented?

• news

• photos

• advertising

what is the cycle of deprivation?

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what is the definition of gentrification?

the process by which a place changes from being a poor are to becoming a richer one

what do people move back to the city?

• old industries have been redeveloped

• people unable to afford property elsewhere

what are the challenges of living in the countryside?

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what are the strategies for rebranding rural areas?

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what are the effects of rebranding rural areas?

• more positive perception

• people move into area

• new business and employment opportunities

• increase visitors - traffic

• demand to move into area - increased house prices

• increase in second homes

what are methods to re-image urban areas?

• promoting advantages fir businesses

• sport/music

• festivals

• industrial heritage