In the context of studying places, explain how a place might be represented using
qualitative data. (4 marks)
A place may be represented through qualitative data such as photos in the event that
regeneration or a change in the physical character or appearance of a place has occurred.
The photos could depict the before and after of the change or regeneration that was
imposed on the place showing the differences the imposed changes have made.
Distinguish between endogenous and exogenous factors in the study of the character of
places. (6 marks)
Endogenous factors are factors that impact the character of a place from within. An
example of this can be seen in the local community of a place and the impact or change they
cause to the character of this place, such as the ‘say nice things about Detroit’ movement
which was founded by locals in Detroit or those who had previously lived there in an
attempt to change the perceived character of the place. The movement was then taken up
by local artists and businesses which then brought in investment, allowing physical change
to the physical character of downtown Detroit to occur. Additionally, endogenous factors
can include the topography, geology or any form of physical geography that shapes the
character of a place. An example of this can also be seen in Louisiana, New Orleans where
the Mississippi river and the fact that the land is 8ft below sea level has shaped the
character of New Orleans through their vulnerability to storms and flooding.
On the other hand, Exogenous factors are factors that impact the character of a place from
the outside by external forces such as international governments and global events. An
example in which exogenous factors have impacted the physical, social and environmental
character of a place can be seen in Stratford where regeneration as a result of the 2012
London Olympic Games was imposed on the area causing improvements in the local
environment and transportation within Stratford. It also caused inequalities in housing and
wealth however, as businesses moved into the area but employed externally rather than
locally and new high-rise apartments were introduced increasing the price of rent by 60%.
qualitative data. (4 marks)
A place may be represented through qualitative data such as photos in the event that
regeneration or a change in the physical character or appearance of a place has occurred.
The photos could depict the before and after of the change or regeneration that was
imposed on the place showing the differences the imposed changes have made.
Distinguish between endogenous and exogenous factors in the study of the character of
places. (6 marks)
Endogenous factors are factors that impact the character of a place from within. An
example of this can be seen in the local community of a place and the impact or change they
cause to the character of this place, such as the ‘say nice things about Detroit’ movement
which was founded by locals in Detroit or those who had previously lived there in an
attempt to change the perceived character of the place. The movement was then taken up
by local artists and businesses which then brought in investment, allowing physical change
to the physical character of downtown Detroit to occur. Additionally, endogenous factors
can include the topography, geology or any form of physical geography that shapes the
character of a place. An example of this can also be seen in Louisiana, New Orleans where
the Mississippi river and the fact that the land is 8ft below sea level has shaped the
character of New Orleans through their vulnerability to storms and flooding.
On the other hand, Exogenous factors are factors that impact the character of a place from
the outside by external forces such as international governments and global events. An
example in which exogenous factors have impacted the physical, social and environmental
character of a place can be seen in Stratford where regeneration as a result of the 2012
London Olympic Games was imposed on the area causing improvements in the local
environment and transportation within Stratford. It also caused inequalities in housing and
wealth however, as businesses moved into the area but employed externally rather than
locally and new high-rise apartments were introduced increasing the price of rent by 60%.
