TMA 01 Describe some of the ways in which order is made and repaired on a street which you know.

TMA 01 Describe some of the ways in which order is made and repaired on a street which you know.

In light of the module materials I have studied, I will outline my examples of making and repairing order over three points; firstly by showing how winners and losers are bought about by the re-shaping of society within London Road and the similarities with City Road. Secondly, how venues and shops are aimed at diverse groups of people and how that creates social connections and finally how conflict over relationships with material objects can affect those who live there.
Similar to City Road, the small businesses and residents on London Road have recently seen the opening of food chain stores, plus a number of large publishing and design companies who provide a useful outlet for the skills produced by the two major universities within the City. Many new jobs have been created in the road and a diverse group of people have moved into the residential dwellings, which in turn is a good way of re-shaping society. (Blakely et al., Making Social Lives 2009, Scene 3). An example in which one small business on London Road has gained from this is with the independent car restorer, Classic Car Management. The owner hasn’t lost out as he has long standing family and personal connections in the local area and has built up a reputation over the years, which is passed on to newcomers to help his business thrive and compete. I see a similarity here with Denis Robinson of B&A Motors in City Road, (Material Lives, 2009) recycling parts from donor cars, also targeting a niche market, which highlights the important role of social connections in remaking and repairing our material lives. (Learning Companion 1 P.31).

My second point shows that some of the shops on London Road are similar to those on City Road by serving certain culture and age groups and are an example of making and developing social relationships via the workplace. London Road Stores has been part of London Road for decades, but has in recent years also become the main supplier of West Indian groceries and...

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