Changing Places

• What does the term 'place' encompass beyond location?

  It has different meanings to various people.
• Who is a key influence on modern understanding of place?

  Edward Relph.
• What is the title of Edward Relph's 1976 publication?

  Place and Placelessness.
• What are locales in the context of place?

  Locations associated with everyday activities.
• How do people behave differently in various locales?

  Behavioral traits are specific to locales.
• What is 'sense of place'?

  Emotional attachment to a place.
• How might someone express a sense of place regarding their childhood home?

  By stating a strong attachment to it.
• What does the MUTI graphic illustrate about Warsaw?

  Locales and differing senses of place.
• What does placelessness imply about certain places?

  They are not unique and resemble each other.
• What are clone towns?

  Places with similar chain shops dominating.
• How do individual memories affect a place's uniqueness?

  They create personal significance in locales.
• What does Yi-Fu Tuan suggest about attachment to a place?

  It grows stronger over time with experiences.
• What is topophilia?

  Love of a place and strong attachment.
• What is topophobia?

  Dislike of a place.
• What are the types of places categorized in the study material?

  • Near Places: Subjective closeness.
  • Far Places: Emotional distance despite physical proximity.
  • Experienced Places: Visited locations.
  • Media Places: Known through media representations.
• How do near places differ from far places?

  Near places are subjective and close.
• What can create an emotional attachment to media places?

  Learning about them through media representations.
• What is genius loci?

  The spirit or atmosphere of a place.
• What does place character refer to?

  Specific qualities that make a location unique.
• What are endogenous factors affecting place character?

  • Land Use: Urban or rural.
  • Topography: Relief and land shape.
  • Physical Geography: Natural features.
  • Infrastructure: Essential built services.
  • Demographic Characteristics: Population traits.
  • Built Environment: Architectural styles.
  • Economic Characteristics: Financial status.
• What are exogenous factors affecting place character?

  • People: Impact of migration and tourism.
  • Money and Investment: Economic influences.
  • Resources: Availability of essentials.
  • Ideas: Influence of entrepreneurs and creativity.
• How did the 2016 Olympics impact Rio de Janeiro?

  It caused a short-term increase in activity.
• What long-term changes occurred in Rio due to the Olympics?

  Investment and changes in economic characteristics.
• What characteristics define insiders and outsiders in a place?

  Insiders:

  • Born in the place.
  • Hold citizenship.
  • Fluent in local language.

  
  

  Outsiders:

  • Feel unfamiliar with culture.
  • Lack familiarity with local businesses.
  • Experience different architecture.
• How can feelings of belonging change over time?

  People can transition from outsider to insider.
• What pattern is observed with ethnic groups in certain areas?

  They tend to cluster together.
• What can be hard to find in a new country?

  Particular foods from their country of origin
• How might the architecture and vehicles differ for immigrants?

  They may look different from what they are used to
• What feelings might immigrants experience when surroundings change?

  Feelings of unfamiliarity
• How can feelings of unfamiliarity change over time for immigrants?

  They may change as families integrate into society
• What unique experience do children of immigrant families have compared to their parents?

  They have a different experience of place
• Why do ethnic groups cluster in certain areas?

  People feel more at home with similar ethnicity
• What effect does clustering have on the area over time?

  The area adapts towards that culture
• What do city lab maps show in London?

  Where different ethnicities tend to cluster
• How can the perspective of place change for individuals?

  They may feel like outsiders over time
• What can cause original residents to feel like outsiders?

  Large influxes of immigrants changing characteristics
• How can the high street change due to immigration?

  Shops and restaurants adapt to new cultures
• What is multiculturalism?

  Embracing diversity and changes from immigration
• What is gentrification?

  Renovation and improvement of housing
• How does gentrification affect insiders?

  They may feel like outsiders over time