Weekend settlements: The case of Sicevacka gorge

In this paper we present an analysis of the impact of an intensive process of building rest and recreation houses and the establishment of settlements in the Sicevacka gorge, Serbia, from the 1960s to the beginning of the 20th, century. The analysis is based on field research conducted in 2001/2002nd, as well as official statistical data. In this paper, settlements are defined by their spatial distribution, characteristics of the local position within the existing territory (Atari), and basic trends in development and advanced geospatial changes. Special attention is devoted to the consideration of how the density of temporary settlements (weekend) has impacted the permanent (continuous) population as well as the territorial and population development of existing rural settlements. .

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Spatial distribution characteristics and optimized reconstruction analysis of China’s rural settlements during the process of rapid urbanization

Journal of Rural Studies ◽

10.1016/j.jrurstud.2016.05.013 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 ◽

pp. 413-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Ren Yang ◽

Qian Xu ◽

Hualou Long

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Distribution Characteristics ◽

Rural Settlements ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

Spatial Distribution Characteristics

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Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Optimum Layout of Urban and Rural Areas in Different Geomorphological Types

Earth Sciences Research Journal ◽

10.15446/esrj.v24n3.89450 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 267-275

Author(s):

Jing Li ◽

Zhongyuan Cai ◽

Lianru Duan

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

River Basin ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Distribution Characteristics ◽

Rural Settlements ◽

Spatial Distribution Characteristics ◽

Jinghe River Basin ◽

Urban And Rural Areas ◽

Jinghe River ◽

Channel Type

Taking Jinghe River Basin in the Loess geomorphological area and Guangnan County in the karst geomorphological area as the study area, the spatial distribution characteristics of urban and rural areas of different geomorphological types are analyzed. By using GIS and related statistical analysis software, this paper summarizes three basic urban and rural types: river channel type, plateau surface type, and loess terrace horizon prototype in the Loess Landscape Jinghe River Basin. It is known that most towns in the loess plateau gully area are in the Jinghe River Basin. According to the spatial distribution characteristics of urban and rural areas, the optimal layout based on the main structure of five districts, nine River corridors, and four plates is proposed. Using the DEM module of ArcGIS to divide the elevation and gradient of Guangnan County, we know that the density of urban and rural settlements in Guangnan County is low and the spatial distribution is dispersed, and the distribution of urban and rural settlements shows a strong elevation orientation. The distribution of urban and rural settlements has a normal distribution relationship with the elevation. The largest number of urban and rural settlements is between 2.1° and 25°. According to the present situation of settlement distribution, this paper puts forward some optimization strategies, such as appropriate settlement scale, settlement space development monitoring, and so on.

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