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Geography 1.1 - 1.4, 1.1 Relationship between people and nature in their…
Geography 1.1 - 1.4
1.3 Relationship between locations in a neighbourhood
content concepts
Influence
Non-random
Cluster
Geometry
Regions
examples of regions
Town councils are responsible for the common areas in public housing and commercial property within the town and carry out a variety of works for the benefits of residents.
Regions in our neighbourhoods can be classified as the areas thatour town council service.
Spatial patterns
what is Spatial patterns?
it reflect non-random arrangements that are recognised as shapes, clusters, geometry, or repeated occurences at regular intervals
for example
Services, events and objects in our neighbourhood are often randomly arranged.
Reasons why particular services, events and objects are located in a particular place
examples of spatial patterns
-Train stations on Singapore's circle line resembles an oval.
-Companies in the heavy industry are clustered in the west of Singapore,located in places such as Tuas and Pioneer
-Public bus stops are located at regular intervals of about 400m. Increasing accessibility and convenience, enabling most people to use the public bus services
Spatial associations
example
Lifts and stairway are often located next to each other.
Fitness centres are found near studio HDB blocks, allowing the elderly to easily access them without having to travel to another estate or block
Train stations and bus interchanges are often located near each other to increase the convience of swithcing from one mode of transport to another. Understanding this can help residents plan their trips to decrease travelling time
1.2 A sense of place in neighbourhoods
Sense of place
Meanings
Significant ideas that individuals associate with a location
memories
Significant experiences of a location that individuals remember
built environments
The design and configuration of roads buildings, structures and spaces.
natural(nature)
Sense of place may be represented through different forms and types of
media
by individuals and organisations, which reflects people's ideas, memories and significance of the location
How do people acquire a sense of place
We acquire a sense of place from significant or memorable events that occur at local
landmarks
and
gathering
places
Repeated encounters with objects and people
How may representations of sense of place enhance or contradict an individual's sense of place
emotions might enhance or contradict our sense of place
our sense of place shapes our identity
Representations can add new layers of meanings to these places by revealing interesting information about them, thus enhancing our sense of place
example
Websites which feature the interesting history of the Beaulieu House in Sembawang may develop in people a greater appreciation for the place, enhancing their attachment to it. However, we may respond defensively to media content that challenges our sense of place, causing us to dismiss these media content, perceiving them as distortions or untruths.
1.4 Organisation of neighbourhoods in singapore
content concept
Nested area
Precints
Synergies
Spatial Hierarchies
Precinct
contains between 400 and 800 residents
facilities are often within close proximity
some of the facilities are spread out e.g bus stops
residential units
neighbourhoods
Serves between 4000 and 6000 residents
Contains a few precinct
can be found surrounding town center
Town
Contain a few neighbourhood
wide range of facilities and features that are convenient for residents
1.1 Relationship between people and nature in their neighbourhoods
Relationships between Nature and People
Negative
Climate Change
Exploitation (of nature)
Pollution
Positive
Sustainability
Conservation
Place
Meaning (purpose)
Experiences
Memories(senses) + repeated occurances
Content Concepts
Community
Nature area
Recreation
Neighbourhood
Wildlife
Vegetation
Environmental protection
Soil erosion
Pollutant
Pollution
Key points
Nature
bring
benefits
to people like lowering temperatures, removing pollutants, providing space for recreation
Nature
may bring
disadvantages
to people like the wildlife from nature areas may harm people, environmental protection may limit development.
People
bring
benefits
to nature through community activities that promote the importance of environmental protection.
People
bring
disadvantages
to nature by causing soil erosion and damaging vegetation worsening pollution, disturbing wildlife
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