Place III

This reading talked about the rules of places such as the way buildings are constructed to code and sidewalks are sandwiched in between lawns and streets, also comparing this to the expected social behaviors of people and how these behaviors shape places. I like the idea of erosion of place, but in the context of places shifting and changing, being sculpted, but never reaching a final sculpture. I disagree that there is a connection between placelessness and mobility. Just because someone moves about, does not mean they do not take their place with them. I also don't think the idea of placelessness applies to locations such as disney world or amusement parks, I believe the very feelings children can associate with such a place give it great significance. It fits with Cresswell's definition, a place is created through the feeling and emotion and importance from person to person. The way I see place is anywhere that gives a feeling, an emotion, that one can remember upon.