Unit 1 What is a territory? A Territory: A Space

Space:  An empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); "the architect left space in front of the building"; "they stopped at an open space in the jungle"; "the space between his teeth“. An inhabited, shared space: People live in a territory (inhabit it). People live in a territory (inhabit it). Diversity exists in a territory. Diversity exists in a territory. In other words, we are not all the same: In other words, we are not all the same:  a. Age differences exist  b. Either male or female

c. Different languages are spoken (multi- linguistic) d. Hold different jobs e. Share different religious beliefs (multi- faith)   People with a similar background and financial status, tend to live in the same neighbourhood

Different zones exist in a territory  A zone is a part of a territory reserved for specific activities. a)Industrial Zone b)Commercial Zone c)Agricultural Zone d) Residential Zone li

What is a COMMUNITY?  A group of people living in a particular local area. Communities are organized and well- planned out :  Communities must provide important services so that residents can live securely and have a better quality of life.

Services and facilities provided by communities: 1. Public services : a) Public transit b) School bus services for children c) Water management for clean, safe, drinkable water d) Waste collection to pick up and dispose trash e) Sewage collection

2. Administrative services and city rules and regulations (by-law). 3. Communities have zoned areas reserved for industries, businesses, houses and farming. 4. Communities offer access to airports and train stations so that we can travel across Canada or around the world. 5. Communities have public buildings for debating and decision-making (city hall) and community centres (LDV Centre) for providing activities to its seniors and youth.

A transformed space A territory is constantly changing. It has slowly transformed as the years went by. Outdated buildings are replaced with newer ones. Farmlands are taken over by new neighbourhoods. Certain events can lead to major transformations: A)A war can destroy a city. B) Natural disaster (earthquake) can cause severe damage. C) An Invention can change the appearance of land too (Roads and highways exist because of the invention of cars!)

A Territory: Landscapes Many different types of landscapes exist. Landscapes can be either natural or man- made. Some landscapes are transformed into something else or renovated because they are considered too ugly, outdated or dangerous.

A Territory: Issues Individuals have different interests and some do not agree with decisions made by community leaders. Individuals have different interests and some do not agree with decisions made by community leaders. This is because they have different opinions on how shared space should be used. This is because they have different opinions on how shared space should be used.  For example: Should a Walmart store be built over empty fields?  An environmentalist will most likely disagree because it would mean destroying green space.

 A merchant, like Wal-Mart, will gladly agree to building a new store in that space because it means more profit.  An economist will most likely say yes because opening up a Wal-Mart in that region will mean more jobs.   Different points of view often lead to problems!   These conflicts become the focus of territorial issues.

The 6 issues territories face: 1. Finding housing:  People with low income have difficulty finding affordable apartments; especially in most downtown areas. 2. Protecting farming territories  Cities are constantly expanding and taking up more and more space, encroaching on farmland.

3. Transportation (traffic):  Finding ways to reduce traffic is a challenge in metropolises.  Using public transit (buses and metros) and carpooling is encouraged while using cars is discouraged. 4. Creating a balance between visiting a park and protecting it:  Visitors go to a national park to admire nature.  Too many tourists admitted can harm the environment.

5. Ensuring long-term development of the forest:  This involves the challenge of cutting down trees while still finding a way to protect the forest (replanting, quotas etc.) 6. Sharing and developing a territory:  Aboriginal people want more control over economic activities in their territory.

Different types of territory How to identify each type of territory 1. Regional territory: This space is dominated by one main economic activity: tourism, forestry, mining etc. This space is dominated by one main economic activity: tourism, forestry, mining etc. A city is usually close-by. A city is usually close-by. Ex: Tourist region of Charlevoix, town of Baie-St-Paul. Ex: Tourist region of Charlevoix, town of Baie-St-Paul. 2. Urban Territory: Its characteristics include dense population, highways, business, commercial and residential districts, and suburbs. Its characteristics include dense population, highways, business, commercial and residential districts, and suburbs.

3. Agricultural territory: Scattered houses; villages; farms ; specialized buildings; industries and service. associated with agriculture. Scattered houses; villages; farms ; specialized buildings; industries and service. associated with agriculture. 4. Native territory Its inhabited by aboriginal people. Its inhabited by aboriginal people. Claimed ancestral rights over land. Claimed ancestral rights over land. 5. Protected territory Space that the government has decided. to develop and regulate to prevent it from deteriorating. Space that the government has decided. to develop and regulate to prevent it from deteriorating.