The document summarizes a reading about how globalization has impacted the concept of "sense of place." It discusses how increased mobility and time-space compression have disrupted traditional notions of place and community. Different social groups may experience and interpret mobility differently, potentially creating divisions. While obsession with heritage can breed insecurity, the author argues places should be defined by their diversity and multiple identities rather than a single perspective. A progressive sense of place embraces change by allowing identities and architecture to evolve in response to community needs in a globalized world.