Changing Places Lecture
Background Part of the new AQA AS geography is a module on Changing Places. It is a more theoretical, and relatively new branch of geography. It takes a bit of getting used to, so attending this lecture by Richard Phillips (the creator of the module) was invaluable for gaining an understanding of the module. The Changing Places module was based upon this essay . I would really recommend reading it, it gives a context to the subject content. Changing places - Hipsterification in Hackney Hackney used to be deprived In 1995, it was the most deprived borough in the UK At its highest rate, unemployment was at 23.5% Crime was a real problem The inner city was rife with economic and social problems Hipster- 'on trend', following latest fashions Hipsters are an agent of urban change They lead inner city gentrification Hipsters are changing the place identity of Hackney facial hair shops niche food markets independent coffee shops (ubiquitous) craft breweries W