relationships and connections

• shaping the character of place:

  places change overtime in many ways but often keep connections to their past

  historical connections will shape place character across international scales. during the time of the British Empire, many colonial cities such as Delhi were built to incorporate British styles architecture, this shapes the character of these cities to this day
• forces of change for place identity:

  • campaign groups
  • national government
  • international institutions (EU)
  • global institutions (WTO)
  • national institutions (National trust)
  • local government
  • individuals (activists, celebrities)
  • transnational corporations