lesson 3- the importance of place- identity, belonging and wellbeing Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is placemaking
deliberate shaping of an environment to facilitate social interaction and improve a communities quality of life
-focuses on identity, belonging, wellbeing
how does identity link to sense of place
our sense of place can be so strong it forms part of our identity
what is nationalism
loyalty and devotion to a nation, which creates a sense of natural consciousness
-strengthened by a common language, national anthem etc
what is regionalism
consciousness of, and loyalty to a distinct geographical region
-sometimes people are more loyal to their region than nation, e.g. cornwall
-regions may wish to be separate from a country, and make their own political decisions
what is localism
an affection for and pride in your local place
-playing for a local sports team, reading local news
what is homogenisation
globalisation has made ‘place’ less important, and that people are losing their identity due to increased flows of ideas/culture
what is a clone town
when a high street is dominated by chain stores
what is placelessness
a place or environment lacks a distinct character or unique identity, often resulting in a feeling of sameness or a lack of attachment to a specific location
what is glocalisation
adapting global brands to the local market
-e.g. Mcdonalds menu changes depending on country
what is diaspora
the idea that your personal identity is connected to multiple places. Strongly linked to migration and flows of people
what does it mean to belong to a place
you feel like you are welcome and have a sense of security/safety
-being part of the community
-often a focus of regeneration schemes
-influenced by many factors
give examples of multicultural areas
Chinatown in Soho
Banglatown
how is wellbeing linked to places
place plays an important role on the quality of life of people who live there
-different factors are important to different people
what are transition towns
community-led initiatives that aim to build resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change, fossil fuel depletion, and economic instability, focusing on local solutions and fostering community connections
-founded in 2007
-e.g. totness
what happened in Totness in terms of TNCs and clone towns
rejected costa from building a store
-2012
-3/4 of towns population signed saying they support local shops, and will boycott chains
-also have a local currency, to keep spending local
what is localisation of place
making a product, service, or content more suitable for a specific region or culture, going beyond simple translation
