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Land-Gardens

PIs: Prof. Dr. Tali Hatuka, Tel Aviv University

RAs: Carmel Hanany, Hen Roznek, Michael Jacobson, Yonatan Gat

Today, cities are redefining their relationship with the natural world, initiating a new approach that will undoubtedly change the dynamic between urban areas, man-made landscapes, and nature. Nature is no longer viewed as the opposite of the city and civilized life, something to dominate, on the one hand, and as a source of social and physical well-being for urban residents, on the other. Instead, it is increasingly seen as a powerful branding tool that can enhance the city’s image, attract development, and boost the economy. Currently, the urban landscape is often used as a lens to highlight the relationship between the city and its surroundings—the periurban areas, suburbs, and countryside—and to question and reevaluate these relationships, including the role of nature and its inherent power, our dependence on and responsibility for it, and how we perceive its image. This book invites us to reflect on the role of landscape in cities in Israel and how planning strategies, policies, practices, and people are shaping and transforming it.

For further reading:

Hatuka, T., Hanany, C., Roznek, H., Jacobson, M., & Gat, J. (2017). Land-Gardens. Resling. (196 pp.)

Hatuka, T. (2017). Pockets of active border. Harvard Design Magazine, 44, (154–155).

Hatuka, T., & Mattiucci C. (Eds.). (2018). Branded landscape in contemporary cities. Built Environment [Special issue]. Branded Landscapes in Contemporary Cities | alexandrinepress.co.uk

Hatuka, T. (2018) Beyond pragmatism: Challenging the generic design of public parks in the contemporary city. Built Environment Journal, 44(3), 289–298.  https://www.jstor.org/stable/45173836

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