Spatial patterns and residential densities in Israeli ?moshavot? in process or urbanization

Abstract

In the process of development of the Israeli Moshavot into towns a number of factors have created specialized pattern of residential land-use and a typical pattern of densities. Private and ownership, private and public housing agencies and a housing policy have all been the cause of a clear dichotomy between the center and the outskirts of the settlements during their growth. The outskirts received their form during thirties and the forties and finally in the fifties. From that time most of the development has taken place in and around the center.