changing places

Cards (21)

  • What is the difference between insider and outsider perspectives of place?
    Insider: Familiarity and belonging; Outsider: Disconnection
  • What are the three aspects of place?
    Location, locale, sense of place
  • Define 'placemaking.'
    Shaping environment to improve community life
  • What are endogenous factors?
    Characteristics originating within the place
  • Give examples of endogenous factors.
    Physical geography and demographic characteristics
  • What are exogenous factors?
    Influences from external sources
  • Give examples of exogenous factors.
    Flows of people, money, resources, ideas
  • How can places be represented formally?
    Maps, statistics, GIS, census data
  • How can places be represented informally?
    Art, music, films, TV, photography
  • Where is Stratford located?
    In East London, within the borough of Newham
  • Why was Stratford chosen for the 2012 Olympics?
    High deprivation, derelict land, good transport
  • What changes occurred in Stratford before and after the 2012 Olympics?
    Before: Derelict land; After: New housing and jobs
  • What is the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?
    A public park created as part of Olympic legacy
  • What were the main aims of the Olympic Legacy Plan?
    Economic, social, and environmental improvements
  • What were some successes of the Stratford regeneration?
    10,000+ homes, Westfield, improved transport
  • What criticisms have been made about the regeneration of Stratford?
    Lack of affordable housing; gentrification issues
  • How does Stratford demonstrate the impacts of globalisation?
    Attracted global investment and international tourism
  • How has representation of Stratford changed over time?
    Pre-Olympics: Deprivation; Post-Olympics: Vibrant area
  • How do endogenous and exogenous factors interact in Stratford?
    Endogenous: River Lea; Exogenous: Olympic investment
  • What types of resources might you analyze for Changing Places questions?
    Maps, graphs, photographs, media articles
  • How do you critically evaluate changes in place character?
    Assess benefits, identify conflicts, use evidence