Geografie 2024, 129, 145-158
Landscape functions: Some methodological issues for urban planning from a case study of Mtskheta, Georgia
, Giorgi Meladze1, Tengiz Gordeziani2, Gela Sandodze1, Lado Grigolia1, Gocha Gudzuadze2
1Tbilisi State University, Department of Geography of Georgia and Landscape Planning, Tbilisi, Georgia
2Tbilisi State University, Department of Cartography and Geomorphology, Georgia
Received July 2023
Accepted March 2024
Defining landscape functions is a pivotal aspect of landscape planning, involving collaboration among numerous specialists. These experts consider various factors such as the landscape-ecological situation, including structural and functional peculiarities, current conditions, natural and socioeconomic influences, scale, potential, sustainability, and socioeconomic functions imposed or anticipated by society. The article delves into the primary functions of landscapes and methodological aspects of their definition in urban planning. Specifically, it examines the landscape functions of Mtskheta, a historical capital of Georgia situated approximately 11 kilometers from Tbilisi. The classification units and outcomes of landscape planning are outlined. Following the research, five types of landscape functions were identified within Mtskheta: urban, environmental protection, environment restoration, recreation, and resource production. This outcome underscores the considerable ecological value of landscape planning methodology.
Keywords
landscape, functions, urban planning, historical landscape, Georgia.
