POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
CSMP 16 markers
Using a case study, to what extent do shifting flows of people help to shape the profile of a
place over time?
INTRO: All of the place characteristics combined form a place profile.
PARA 1: Flows of people- 29% of residents work outside of Portsmouth and 38% commute into
Portsmouth- due to transport links. Uni with 5,000 international students- cultural characteristics.
Identity= cultural, ease of access, economically active.
PARA 2: Flows of money- investment into Gunwharf- waterfront outlet destination with a wide variety
of retail, dining and entertainment options. Generated and circulated lots of money for Portsmouth
around 6.4 million people come to Gunwharf each year. Impact on built environment and
socio-economic characteristics. Airbus and IBM (TNCs) have offices and operate in Portsmouth -
affects flows of people
PARA 3: Socio-economic characteristics- influences a person's sense of place and the place
profile. Avg. property price is higher in Petersfield (527k) meaning the sense of place is wealthier,
environmental quality is higher (no graffiti/ pollution) - feels more exclusive. Education- number of
schools, Portsmouth has 63, more inclusive, supporting a range of abilities, place of opportunity.
CONC: Many shape the place profile, depending on extent in terms of scale, socio economic
characteristics has the most obvious impact on the place profile however this is dependent on shifting
flows of people and money.
‘The impacts of structural economic change on people and places have been largely
environmental.’ Discuss this statement with reference to one country or region.
PARA 1: Agree - environmental
- Initially - brown site and contamination = short term and negative BUT…
- Increased green space - revitalisation of brown field site = better environmental quality =
increase mood - long term impact
- Moreover, shift in industry from secondary to tertiary and quaternary as a result of
industrialization and regeneration = reduced Co2 emissions - better air quality
- However, population growth and greater tourism/ visitors - over 60 million in 2023 =
complicated environmental impact due to air quality not completely changing
PARA 2: Socio- economic - bad
- Loss of jobs initially - 150,000 jobs, 2% of GB = SHORT TERM
- Regeneration = influx of high income residents = gentrification - LONG TERM
- Inequality - avg salary of £100,000 but highest unemployment rate (2007)
PARA 3: Socio - economic - good
- Deindustrialisation so regeneration occurred - LDDC in 1981
- Enterprise zone = positive multiplier effect
- Attracted £10 billion of new private investors
- Improved transport = socio-economic benefit
CSMP 16 markers
Using a case study, to what extent do shifting flows of people help to shape the profile of a
place over time?
INTRO: All of the place characteristics combined form a place profile.
PARA 1: Flows of people- 29% of residents work outside of Portsmouth and 38% commute into
Portsmouth- due to transport links. Uni with 5,000 international students- cultural characteristics.
Identity= cultural, ease of access, economically active.
PARA 2: Flows of money- investment into Gunwharf- waterfront outlet destination with a wide variety
of retail, dining and entertainment options. Generated and circulated lots of money for Portsmouth
around 6.4 million people come to Gunwharf each year. Impact on built environment and
socio-economic characteristics. Airbus and IBM (TNCs) have offices and operate in Portsmouth -
affects flows of people
PARA 3: Socio-economic characteristics- influences a person's sense of place and the place
profile. Avg. property price is higher in Petersfield (527k) meaning the sense of place is wealthier,
environmental quality is higher (no graffiti/ pollution) - feels more exclusive. Education- number of
schools, Portsmouth has 63, more inclusive, supporting a range of abilities, place of opportunity.
CONC: Many shape the place profile, depending on extent in terms of scale, socio economic
characteristics has the most obvious impact on the place profile however this is dependent on shifting
flows of people and money.
‘The impacts of structural economic change on people and places have been largely
environmental.’ Discuss this statement with reference to one country or region.
PARA 1: Agree - environmental
- Initially - brown site and contamination = short term and negative BUT…
- Increased green space - revitalisation of brown field site = better environmental quality =
increase mood - long term impact
- Moreover, shift in industry from secondary to tertiary and quaternary as a result of
industrialization and regeneration = reduced Co2 emissions - better air quality
- However, population growth and greater tourism/ visitors - over 60 million in 2023 =
complicated environmental impact due to air quality not completely changing
PARA 2: Socio- economic - bad
- Loss of jobs initially - 150,000 jobs, 2% of GB = SHORT TERM
- Regeneration = influx of high income residents = gentrification - LONG TERM
- Inequality - avg salary of £100,000 but highest unemployment rate (2007)
PARA 3: Socio - economic - good
- Deindustrialisation so regeneration occurred - LDDC in 1981
- Enterprise zone = positive multiplier effect
- Attracted £10 billion of new private investors
- Improved transport = socio-economic benefit
