Place Key Terms

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Residential- A place where people live. Key features are: housing, transport, networks, shops, schools and healthcare. An example is Thatcham.
High Density- A place which has a high population in close proximity. Key features are: Apartments, Flats and Other Buildings. An example is New York.
Green Space- An area which has been dedicated for nature and recreational uses. Key features are: Trees, Ponds, Lakes, Rivers and Plants. An example is Victoria Park.
Gentrification- A place which has been modernised and improved. Key features are Supermarkets, Modern Housing and Modern Facilities. An example is Notting Hill.
Traffic Management- Methods put in place to control traffic levels. Key features include Traffic Lights, Chevrons, Road Signs, Roundabouts, Parking/Speed restirctions and Bus/Cycle Lanes. An example is London.
Detached- A series of buildings which are not connected to anything else. Key features are Driveways, Gardens, Garages, Parking Facilities and Parking Zones. An example is the outskirts of Thatcham.
Terraced- A series of buildings which are connected together. Key features are Tightly Packed, Victorian Housing and Little/Lack of Parking. An example is Newbury.

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Traditional- Historical land use. Key features include Churches, Schools, Doctors, Police Stations and Highstreets. An example is Thatcham.
Commercial- An area which is making or intending to make a profit. Key features include A shopping centre including Shops, Toilets and Restaurants. An Example is The Oracle, Reading
Deindustrialised- Areas which were industrialised but is now used for other purposes. An example is Closure of factories and other facilities and abandoned builidngs. An example is the United Kingdom.
Shopping Centre- An area where a variety of shops are located. Key features are shops, restaurants and toilets. An example is The Oracle, Reading.
Thriving- An area which is at an optimum level of visitors etc. Key features are busy area, shops and restaurants. An example is Dubai.
Corner Shop- A shop used for basic goods for basic convenience. Key features are Food, Tills and Other recreational resources. An example is Thatcham.
Friendly- An area where people are kind to one another. Key features are people, services e.g. education, healthcare, police and hospital. An example is Rome.
Noisy- Where a large amount of noise is being made. Key features are same as above and transport. An example is New York

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Multicultural- An area which embraces different cultures from around the world. Key features include different religions and different restaurants. An example is Thatcham.
Vibrant- An area of bright and striking colour. Key features include stand out buildings. An example is New York.
Graffiti- Artistic Drawings painted onto walls of buildings. Key features include vibrant colours, patterns and intricate design. An example is Thatcham.
Flats- A building containing a series of living areas. Key features include tall building and a large number of windows. An example is London.
Leisure- Use of free time for enjoyment. Key features include entertainment in a large portion e.g. cinema or bowling. An example is Devon.
Redevelopment- An urban area in which all/most buildings are demolished/rebuilt. Key features modern buildings and constructions. An example is Durham.
Derelict- Somewhere which is run down, abandoned etc. Key features include Degradation, smashed windows, graffiti. An example is Glendale.
Parks- A field are for recreational activities to occur. Key features scenary, benches, sports equipment e.g. goals and hoops. An example is Hyde Park.
Playground- Somewhere with things for children to play on. Key features include swings, slides and monkeybars. An example is Thatcham

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