Changing places- Relationships and connections Flashcards
(37 cards)
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Evidence of continuity in Reigate
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- Old buildings- Market stores, Town hall
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Evidence of changes in Reigate
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- Different shops/businesses
- One way system on high street
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Examples of factors causing change to a place
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- Natural disaster
- Political changes
- Migration
- Gentrification
- Urbanisation
- Conflict
- Globalisation
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Examples of actors causing change to a place
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- Governments
- TNCs
- IGOs
- NGOs
- Developers
- Community groups
- Individuals/residents
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How do shifting flows of people affect demographics
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- Change demographic characteristics- age, gender etc
- Young people may leave area to seek work
- Migration from Northern Africa effecting gender balance
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How do flows of ideas/resources affect demographic
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- Use of birth control
- UNFPA spread information regarding birth control
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How do flows of money/investment affect place demographic
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- Spending by govt/businesses can encourage people to live/work in a place
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How does flows of money/investment affect cultural characteristics
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- Large corporations change culture- eg fast food culture from us
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How does flows of people affect cultural characteristics
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- New people bring their culture to a places- food, clothes etc, which can change norms as a result
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How can flows of people affect economic change
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- Tourism can bring huge revenue to places
- Workers can migrate and therefore generate GDP
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How can flows of resources affect economic change
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- Outward flow of locally sourced products or resources can generate revenues for local economies
- Globalisation- more markets available
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How can flows of money affect economic change
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- Deindustrialisation- less investment, causing lack of jobs and dereliction
- Inwards flow of investment creates many high paying jobs
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How can flows of resources cause social inequality
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- Outwards flows of resources- eg Shell in Nigeria, taking most of the profits from oil despite locals extracting it
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How can flows of people create social inequality
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- Rural-urban migration in poorer countries changed social inequalities- slums in Mumbai, Lagos- low quality of life, whereas other parts of the city thrive
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How can flows of money create social inequality
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- Gentrification- makes once affordable housing too expensive for many
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What is urban regeneration
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- Policies and practices designed to deal with problems such as urban decline and decay
- Usually tries to tackle social, economic and environmental issues together
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What is gentrification
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- Wealthier people/organisations purchasing run down/cheap properties and improving the quality of the housing
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How does gentrification lead to inequality
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- Increases property prices, driving out poorer communities and creating lack of affordable housing
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How can govt policy positively impact a place
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- Economically- financial invectives- bring investment
- Socially- provide jobs and homes- regeneration schemes
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How can TNCs positively impact a place
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- Lessen unemployment
- Invest in local infrastructure
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How can global institutions positively impact a place
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- ‘build back better’ investment in improving infrastructure to build resilience against natural disasters or poverty
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Example of govt policies (external) causing change and shaping places
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- Medellin, Colombia
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Name of 2 neighbourhoods in Medellin
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- Communa 13
- Santa domingo
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Where were Communa 13 and Santa Domingo located and what were they known for
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- On the steps periphery of the city- inaccessible
- Associated with crime, gangs and urban poor
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What happened in 1991 in Colombia which helped change
- New constitution ratified
- Gave local governments greater independence
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Key players in transformation of Medellin
- Fajardo- Mayor
- EDU- group of architects, engineers, planners, sociologists
- EPM- government owned utilities company
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What role did mayor Fajardo play in Medellin's transformation
- Created the EDU
- Ran the EDU and orchestrated all the work they did- led the charge
- Worked with drug lord Don Berta to command peace and calm from different sides of Medellin's divide
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What role did EDU have in Medellin's transformation
- Collaborated and worked with community
- Held 'imagination workshops' where people from communas were able to redesign where they lived
- Worked on numerous projects to help change Medellin for the better
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Key projects that impacted Medellin's transformation
- Cable car- communas in the mountains now accessible- people who live here able to work in the city
- Parque Biblioteca in Santo Domingo- state of the art public spaces
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What role did the EPM play in Medellin's transformation
- Contributed 30% of its profit to the city to fund the projects
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How much has murder rate fallen by in Medellin since 1990s
90%
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How much has poverty rates fallen by in Medellin since 1990s
60%
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What is the example of past/present connections shaping a place
- Liverpool
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How has sport influenced Liverpool from the past
- 1966- Goodison park used for 5 matches in the World Cup finals- global recognition
- Everton and Liverpool 2 of the 5 original clubs that formed the prem- brought wealth and exposure
- 750,000 people attended Liverpools UCL parade in 2019
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How has sport influenced Liverpool in the present
- New Everton stadium- £800 million investment- bringing 8500 construction jobs
- Project respects nearby landmarks and reflects historical architectural significance
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How has music and culture influence Liverpool in the past
- The Beatles- huge influence on the music scene- inspired by African American rock- links to other places
- Eurovision held here- global recognition
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Other past/present factors affecting liverpool
- UNESCO world heritage city
- River mersey- docks- shipping etc. Many buildings built with money from slave trade
