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The contribution of open spaces to the physical image of an agricultural village

1989; Elsevier BV; Volume: 17; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0169-2046(89)90088-1

1872-6062

S. Amir, O. Cafri-Cohen,

Land Use and Ecosystem Services

This paper reports on empirical research conducted in a semi-cooperative village, Nahalal, Israel, where an investigation was made of the relationship between the physical characteristics of open spaces in the village and their contribution to the positive image of the village. The 94 persons, who were surveyed at home, provided the data for testing. Several hypotheses were proposed concerning the relationships between the level of contribution to the image of the village open space and their landscape type, the quality of their maintenance and the facilities on the site. The findings did show a close relationship between various open spaces, their level of maintenance or facilities and their contribution to the physical image of the village. The relationships indicate that “urban” and “green” open spaces with well-maintained and highly developed facilities were found to be greater contributors to the image of the village over “rural” and “agricultural” or less developed open spaces. The findings are in correlation with existing socio-economic trends occurring in the rural population. They provide directions for future planning and management of open spaces in rural settlement in Israel.