The dynamics of change Flashcards
1
Q
Why is Shanghai the most rapidly changing city?
A
- population growing by approximately 10% per year
- centre of the country’s (China) economic life
- neighbouring cities have slowly merged with Shanghai
- accountable for around 25% of China’s shipping tonnage entering and departing the country
2
Q
How has Bournemouth changed?
A
- The BH2- @most innovative cinema in the UK’
- Beryl bikes
- Bournemouth university
3
Q
Define socially constructed
A
so built upon/developed by people and the meanings they attach to a place along with the way they use them eg. Poundbury
4
Q
How has Poundbury changed?
A
- it is an urban extension to the town Dorchester
- currently home to 4,600 people
- has a mixture of private and affordable housing
- nice architecture
- A walkable community
- Provides employment to over 2,600 people