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Space - A position in abstract space
Space - A position in abstract space
Tuan (1977) – explains, ‘space is given by the ability to move, space implies freedom.’
Space exists between places and does not have the meanings that places do. Tuan stated that, ‘spaces are more abstract than places.’
Tuan (1977) – ‘When space feels thoroughly familiar to us, it has become place. Place is a type of object. Places and objects define space.’
Place = location + meaning
Place = location + meaning
‘A place comes into existence when humans give meaning to a part of the larger, undifferentiated space.’ Yi-Fu Tuan, 1977
At the heart of places are people – as they live, work and play, space is changed into a place that conveys meaning and identity.
All of us are involved in changing spaces and making places.
Creswell (2008)defines place as ‘a meaningful segment of geographical space.’
Place is understood as a geographical nexus of connections and linkages including flows of people, ideas, information and wealth that define a geographical location.
Places are dynamic, changing both in terms of their material human and physical geographies but also the meanings associated with them.
I.S. Character of Place GeoFile.pdfIndependent Study
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