Geography Notes PDF - Sense of Place, Spatial Patterns

notes geo Place - refers to locations or a area with unique physical and human characteristics, holds different meanings for people as it is derived from people’s experiences such as their memories and perception Space - Generally refers to a location/geographical point on the earth’s sur...

notes geo Place - refers to locations or a area with unique physical and human characteristics, holds different meanings for people as it is derived from people’s experiences such as their memories and perception Space - Generally refers to a location/geographical point on the earth’s surface (e.g as determined by latitude or longtitude), includes Scale - Refers to fundamental levels of organisation, (local, regional, global), scale of imagery (e.g satellite to ground photographs) Environment - Physical and human environments which are interconnected and interdependent. I connected to each I · other · reliance on each other · relationship relationship between people and nature humans dependent on nature areas for survival as it provides essentials such as air and water living organisms like bees help pollinate crops and produce a continuous supply of food L  environment Physical/natural and man-made/urban Living and non-living surroundings Natural / Managed / Constructed ↳eig provide - resourcesg water , solar energy fossil fuels fresh air , , T & enefits )s ( ↓ trees + sea/beach clean-ups e g planting. people environment Censures Chels reintroduce wildlife) safety of sealife) soil erosion , surface runoff ↑ in ↳ natural disasters transmission of disease/viruses Benefits Nature to humans - lowering air temp, removing air pollutant and provide recreational spaces Human to nature - community activities that promote the importance of environmental ↓ protection ownership of the t environment = ↑1 value of environment for people spending time on growing/tending to plants Disadvantages Nature to humans - human-wildlife conflict Humans to nature - damage to vegetation, worsening pollution, harming wildlife removing air poluttant such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide wetland plants traps suspended materials like sediments and pollutants privision of recreational spaces such as biking, camping, canoeing, hiking, rockclimbing, singapore has 4 nature reserves studies shown that direct and frequent interactions with nature can bring about a range of health benefits and improve people’s well-being local communities can collectively raise awareness avout the value of nature areas, encouraging positive behaviour that does not damage nature  Sense of place and sunset watching the a he associates the time he broke his leg playing with brother 1 & friends he remembers the scent of the , grass as he fell Hostalgia-reminiscing. 6 about his he a anticipation > - wants to get home Wistfullness What is sense of place ? sense of place developed when people associate memories and is meanings with location. Sense of place reflects the relationship people have with the places around them. people have interactions with the place. sense of place helps us build our identify thus understanding ourselves and , - others better Sense of place CAN develo without physical interactions with a place - > media One may develop an attachment to everyday places (interactions with people) Repeated encounters with specific objects and people allows us to recall the character and features of places that we come across This helps us create meanings and memories of them Experiences with people in natural and built environment develops sense of place Places that are not visually distinctive can be transformed into Memorable places from gatherings during community events sense of place can be collective = features of the place - remembering physical > Many SG residents havefind memories of the scenic journey and fall trees along East Coast Parkway , which they pass by as they drive home from Changi Airport. ↳ with repeated encounters , features become part of everyday life , creating memories and meaning  How does one acquire a sense of place through significant/memorable events at a local landmarks ? Landmarks are highly visible making it easy for most of us to remember Landmarks may serve historical or symbolical value highlyvisiblewi, symbolic and historical value - memories and ~ in meanings creating sense of place Landmarks hold positive and /or negative memories They may feature public symbols that reflect a community's response to may. a tragedy , serving as a place for people to preserve memories of their loved ones.  Space ta ↓ physical was meaning meaning Meaning Space Regions can be a sphere of influence for services , events and objects ↳ as we go towards the boundaries , the influence would be largely absent Bukit Timah Nature Reserve # * classified according to various characteristics (env , human , geographical)  What are spatial patterns? Spatial patterns refer to non-random arrangements of services , objects and events in an area This means that amenities in our towns and neighbourhoods are intentionally placed to serve residents' needs - Sense of place may be represented through different forms and types of media by individuals and organisations Different emotions expressed in the media might enhance or contradict one’s sense of place  How towns are planned What are spatial scales ? national g Global , regional e - , What are spatial hierarchies ? ranks space by fixed to help with ↓ size , structure planning residential unit , precinct , neighbourhood , town ↓ S F 400 - 800 4000-6000 residential units , residential units a few precinct nested areas > - smaller areas with in larger ones Towns are planned intentionally across different spatial hierarchies Towns come with a town centre that serves as a commercial and social hub for residents living in its neighborhoods Town centres seek to increase convenience for residents and visitors mall and offices by having transport no des located near shopping Town centres also come with large gathering places , people can engage and mingle Overall , designed to meet residents needs and align with longer-term go als convenience and accessibility to basic for residents increase services everyday needs & Amenities Ideas - schools - HDB buildings provide shade at specific times trees to playgrounds regulate environment - = - shopping malls * designed for liveability purposes * town centres  bus stops land area waszte of resources Mrts meant for increasew xonnetivity not efficient in terms of wasting time 1. decide based on precinct, neighbourhood & town spatial hierarchies 2. full range of amenities so they can meet daily needs of residents - comprehensive planning  How does town planning look like ? Connections and synergies are created to achieve sustainability connections > - linkages across precis neighborhoods and towns , results when two o r synergies > improved more things work together - Long-term plans at the national level create connections and synergies by optimising scarce land resources to cater to diverse needs of current and future generations Land planning  What is sustainable development.3 by achieving high standard living for all · meets the need of thepresent population of ensures the ability of future generation to meet their own needs - 3 key aims : economic social environment , , an overfocus on one dimension may lead fo other dimensions being overlooked To achieve sustainable development , economic , social and environmental dimensions must be considered altogether located facilities building in one A Approach to sustainable development varies across place and time mixed-use/integrated development Economic ↳ high enough sustainability - economic progress can occur in harmony with nature ↑ for the government infrastructure costs population density to support local businesses while toweringtransport and Social sustainability - societies are inclusive and resilient where residents have a voice ↳ achievedthrough fostera shared share community spaces where residents identity through regular interactions Environmental sustainability - sustainably manage natural resources and take urgent action on climate change to support the needs of the current and future generation ↳ - ensures wildlife can thrive in urban spaces , fostering human-wildlife existence ofhabitats (e- · allows biodiversity to be maximised by having a wide variety g roof gardens pocket parks) , · having different varieties of plants andtrees also helps maximise biodiversity by providing shelter and food for wildlife