CP - Place Studies Flashcards

Question

What conflict has occurred in Brick lane?

Answer 1

Over the last 10-20 years, conflict between the Bangladeshi community and new incomers due to gentrification Social housing companies are demolishing feasts and replacing them with more upmarket properties which are sold for profit. This pricing young members of the Bangladeshi community out of the Brick Lane area, therefore changing the economic, social and demographic characteristics. ‘It wont be Brick Lane anymore if they keep moving out’ (the Bangladeshi people) Anti-gentrification protests occurred in 2015 with demonstrators throwing paint at the Cereal Killer Cafe (a cafe selling expensive cereals from around the world)

Answer 2

Conflict between local residents and Harrogate Borough Council / housing developers in 1990s due to proposals to develop land in Crimple Valley ‘Save Crimple Valley Campaign’ created in early 1990s when proposals to construct developments e.g a supermarket and car park in southern fringe of Harrogate were created. Objection reasons included increased risk of flooding, use of a greenfield site, likely congestion and risk to wildlife Actions of local people campaigning lead to a Government inspector removing the site from Council plans so was sucessful

Answer 3

To do with who lives in a place and what they are like e.g age, gender, ethnicity, population size

Answer 4

The cultural characteristics are to do with how people live their lives e.g customs, food, clothing, language and art

Answer 5

Demographic Free movement of labour laws as part of the European Union meant that there was migration of Eastern Europeans (particularly Polish people) into Harrogate in the late 2000s changing the ethnic mix Cultural More languages are being spoken with English courses now being offered

Answer 6

Demographic Government policy to increase affordable housing has encouraged property developers to build more low cost housing and has cased conflict in proposed sites e.g 250 new homes in Pannel. This is likely to lead to a younger age profile and change the economic status of the area as well as increasing population size

Answer 7

Cultural Annual StrEat and family fun festival in the Valley Gardens bring international cuisine e.g Greek to local residents which can influence eating habits

Answer 8

New care home facilities and specialist dementia care units e.g in the outskirts of Pannel may bring older people into Harrogate and influence the age profile

Answer 9

Demographic Over time there have been many groups migrating into Brick Lane —> French Protestants, Irish, Jewish and Bangladeshi people Cultural Multi-ethnic community More languages spoken More religions causing land use changes e.g Jamme Masjid Mosque Food - now famous for curry houses

Answer 10

Demographic Gentrification have caused some groups to be forced out of the area e.g young Bangladeshi community who cannot afford rent prices Cultural Businesses in the area are changing e.g curry houses closing and chains such as Pret A Manger moving in ‘It wont be Brick lane anymore if they (Bangladeshi people) keep moving out)

Answer 11

Cultural Restaurants established by different migrants e.g bagel shop from Jewish culture and curry houses from Bangladeshi culture

Answer 12

Population Policy in Thailand Cabbages and Condoms restaurant that encourages education and use of contraceptives so brith rate reduced (demographic) and more men take responsibility for contraception (cultural)

Answer 13

Government policy Impacts of international / global institutions Decisions of multinational corporations

Answer 14

A company which operates in a range of countries. Generally the headquarters, research and sales are in a HIC while manufacturing is in a LIC

Answer 15

After the Second World War, the government encouraged immigration from New Commonwealth countries to help rebuild the country due to shortage of labour This lead to migrates from Bangladesh settling in Brick Lane. In 2021, 47.6% of people were Bangladeshi and 40% Muslim There have been land use changes with the church becoming a chapel and then a synagogue and the Jamme Masijid mosque

Answer 16

TNCs such as Pret A Manger have started to locate on Brick Lane due to the high tourist footfall There has been high opposition to this even though the shop front was changed from red to black to fit into the surroundings

Answer 17

The UK government created the housing policy that 10% of new developments must be affordable. This is shown within the new 50 home proposed development in Pannel which has the potential to introduce a younger age profile to Harrogate

Answer 18

The EU encouraged migration due to the free movement of labour. This led to Eastern Europeans especially Polish people moving into Harrogate This has resulted in a higher cultural diversity and creation of the polish Sowa shop

Answer 19

Many TNC shops such as Primark, HandM and Waterstones have located in Harrogate which is making the area a Clone Town. There have been a reductions in independent stores so these areas could b considered placeless

Answer 20

In the 18th century (Georgian Era) Harrogate became known as ‘the English Spa’. The spa waters were a popular health treatment so an influx of wealthy but ill visitors contributed to the wealth of the town. This is shown through the Georgian architecture The arrival of the Railway improved the transport links to Harrogate so tourists began to visit Harrogate for key areas such as the Valley Gardens and Pump Rooms which are still popular today Recently, Harrogate Borough council and ‘Visit Harrogate’ have increased links with cyclist groups to re-brand the town. In 2020 the town held the UCI Championships

Answer 21

Place marketing Re-imaging Rebranding

Answer 22

Place marketing is how places are ‘sold’ like products to consumers. Marketing or public relations companies are employed by governments to crate positive perceptions of a place The Lake District is being promoted as the ‘Adventure Capital’ of the UK through websites and social media pages

Answer 23

Rebranding is used to discard negative perceptions of a place. It is given a new identity that is appealing to people and investors through reimaging, place marketing and regeneration schemes Liverpool

Answer 24

Reimaging is about changing existing negative perceptions of places, aiming to generate new positive feelings and attitudes of people to that place. It is linked to rebranding Liverpool

Answer 25

In the 18th and 19th centuries it was a large port which experienced industrial decline. This lead to economic and social deprivation by the 1980s In 1981, race ions dominated newspaper headlines which created negative perceptions

Answer 26

Capital of culture Was awarded European Capital of Culture status in 2008 which has attracted major investment in the city In 2008 alone 7000 cultural events were held and there was £800 million additional income Albert Dock Reimaging the city’s industrial heritage through culture The Merseyside Development Corporation reclaimed 4km^2 of derelict land to create new housing and 1000s of jobs The derelict interiors were also transformed with the original exterior kept e.g Tate Liverpool and Beatle’s Story Now attracts over 6 million tourists per year

Answer 27

In nearby inner city districts e.g Everton there is widespread poverty and residents felt that the investment of the city centre would not reach them