1.3.1

• place is a proportion of geographic space to which meaning has been given by people
• identity is how individuals view changing places from different perspectives and experiences. the actual/ perceived characteristics of a place that make it distinct
• what does place mean:

  • location: where it is on a map
  • locale: each place is made up of a series of locales/ settings where everyday life takes place. settings affect social interactions and help forge values, attitudes, and behaviours
  • sense of place: subjective and emotional attachment to place and its meaning
• demographic is the size and structure of population
• socio-economic is the income, employment, education, health, and crime rates
• cultural is the religions, customs, and languages
• built environment is land use inc urbanisation levels, building types and density
• physical geography is the relief, rivers and coasts
• studentification is when a specific neighbourhood becomes dominated by students as more people are pursuing university affecting socio-economic and local environment
• clone towns are towns dominated by chain shops
• glocalisation is when shops adapt to a culture
• lake district:

  • changed from agriculture to tourist destination
  • ageing population for tranquility
  • house prices increased therefore less people live there
• bermondsey london:

  • after ww2 area had to be rebuilt made modernised
  • 19th century more employment opportunities as a result of industrial revolution