changing places

• What are the two perspectives of place discussed?

  Insider and outsider
• What defines an insider's perspective of a place?

  Familiarity with daily rhythms and knowledge
• What factors determine insider/outsider status?

  Gender, age, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status
• Who represents the outsider perspective?

  Someone unfamiliar with a place
• How can feelings of insider or outsider status change?

  Through changes in daily experiences
• What does the term "place-making" refer to?

  Physical and psychological reconstruction of places
• What are the elements involved in place-making?

  • Physical elements (architecture)
  • Psychological elements (perceptions)
  • Cultural significance
• What are the methods of place marketing mentioned?

  • PR campaigns
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Official websites
• What is the aim of the 2030 tourism plan in Abu Dhabi?

  To attract 7.5 million hotel guests
• What are the implications of rebranding in urban areas?

  • Can reflect or distort local culture
  • May benefit wealthy over marginalized groups
  • Can lead to gentrification and displacement
• What is Mazdar known for?

  Being a sustainable city project
• What are the potential costs of rebranding a place?

  Complexity and social displacement issues
• What is the significance of flagship developments?

  They serve as iconic buildings or meeting places
• How does cultural rebranding affect local identity?

  It can alter perceptions and meanings of place
• What is the relationship between architecture and culture in place-making?

  Architecture shapes perceptions and cultural identity
• What percentage of the UAE's population are migrant workers as of 2021?

  80%
• Who is considered the founding father of the UAE?

  Sheikh Zayed
• What is Masdar City known for?

  It has a solar farm producing 1,500 MWh per year
• What is the significance of technology in Abu Dhabi's growth?

  It includes desalinization and access to cheap energy
• What are the key factors influencing Abu Dhabi's growth?

  • Wealth from oil
  • Rebranding from hydrocarbon economy
  • High percentage of migrant workers
  • Current oil reserves valued at $12 trillion
  • Technological advancements
• What are the implications of Abu Dhabi's oil wealth running out?

  • Need for economic diversification
  • Potential decline in infrastructure funding
  • Shift towards sustainable energy sources