Geography Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 4.3
'Visual hierarchy': dominant elements in cartographic representations of strategic spatial plans in the Netherlands, Germany and England
(a) The Netherlands
Nota Ruimte
Streekplan Noord-Holland Zuid
Streekplan Noord-Brabant
Streekplan Friesland
Map 1 Economy and agriculture:
Urban areas
GHS Natuur
Plankaart 1:
(Ecological main structure)
Economic core area
Natural areas
Natural and woodland areas
GHS landbouw
Reconstruction area
Business areas
Agriculture and development
(Agricultural main structure)
potential (intensive recreation)
Map 2 Urbanisation:
Built-up areas
Focal points recreation and
Concentration area
Water
recreation development nodes
National city key project
Water (due to symbol size)
National urban network
Plankaart 5:
Map 4 Water:
Urban and regional centres
Space for the rivers
Urban housing areas
Indicative emergency overflow areas
Main road connection
Main waterway connection
Map 5 National Ecological Network:
Delimited ecological network: large
expanses of water
Delimited ecological network
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