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1
Q

True or false: the concept of place is constantly changing?

A

This is true.

2
Q

What 3 aspects can be used to explore the importance of place to humans?

A

Identity
Belonging
Well-being

3
Q

Define perception of place:

A

This is the way in which a place is viewed or regarded by people.

4
Q

What can the perception of place be influenced by?

A

Media representation

Personal experience

5
Q

What are the 3 scales of identity?

A

Localism
Regionalism
Nationalism

6
Q

What is localism?

A

This is an affection and or an emotional ownership of a particular place.

7
Q

Give an example of localism?

A

Your home.

8
Q

What is meant by nationalism?

A

Loyalty and devotion to a nation which creates a sense of national consciousness.

9
Q

Give an example of nationalism.

A

British

10
Q

What is regionalism?

A

A consciousness of and a loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities.

11
Q

Give an example of regionalism.

A

Yorkshire

12
Q

What is meant by identity?

A

Depth of feeling and knowledge and understanding of a place.

13
Q

What can be critical in construction of identity?

A

Place

14
Q

How does the quality and intensity of an experience affect the identity of a place?

A

The more enjoyable a place is the more attached we feel.

15
Q

What forms part of your identity?

A

Your home and geographical location.

16
Q

What is meant by belonging?

A

This means being part of a community.

17
Q

The extent to which one feels a sense of belonging depends on which three factors?

A

Religion
Gender
Age

18
Q

What is a key factor that makes a place successful and sustainable?

A

Belonging

19
Q

What do regeneration schemes focus on?

A

They focus on social environment rather than built environment.

20
Q

Who may have different views on what makes a good place?

A

Individuals

21
Q

What was the best place to live in Britain adorning to the Sunday Times in 2014?

A

Skipton

22
Q

Why did Skipton win?

A

It has a high street with independent shops.
Schools
Close to Yorkshire Dales

23
Q

Which area of Cornwall came 4th in the Sunday Times 2014 best place to live?

A

Falmouth in Cornwall

24
Q

What was good about Falmouth?

A

Sea views
Beaches
Countryside
Cultural hub

25
Q

What are seen as more important features when promoting happiness and wellbeing within a place?

A

Generally accepted features.

26
Q

What is important to different groups?

A

Different factors will be important to different groups when promoting happiness and wellbeing.

27
Q

Define location.

A

“Where” a place is, for example the coordinates in a map.

28
Q

What is meant by perception of place?

A

This is the way in which place is viewed or regarded by people.

29
Q

What can influence the perception of a place?

A

Media representations

Personal experience

30
Q

Define place.

A

A location with meaning.

31
Q

In what two ways can places be meaningful?

A

To individuals they are personal and subjective.

At a social or cultural level, meanings can be shared by different groups of people.

32
Q

Why is placemaking?

A

This is the deliberate shaping of an environment to facilitate social interaction and improve a community’s quality of life.

33
Q

What is meant by sense of place?

A

This refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place.

34
Q

How do people develop a sense of place?

A

Through experience and knowledge of a particular area.