Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
This thesis investigates and applies methods for evaluating
the visual landscape for scenic and recreational purposes.
Two specific approaches--the METLAND (quantitative)
approach and the McHarg (qualitative) approach--are applied
to a case study of two sites in Broward County, Florida.
Data sources for the study include Florida Land Use and Cover
Classification maps, the Vegetation Inventory for Broward
County, and a survey of professional evaluators. Visual resource
assessment of these sites is illustrated through a
step by step process and should provide a basis for future
assessment of additional sites. The McHarg approach is found
to be more expeditious for small scale studies, while the
METLAND approach is more efficient for multi-objective or
regional analysis. Also, the METLAND quantitative approach
increases the objectivity of assessment. The final chapter
evaluates the two approaches used and provides recommendations
for future research in the area of visual resource assessment.
the visual landscape for scenic and recreational purposes.
Two specific approaches--the METLAND (quantitative)
approach and the McHarg (qualitative) approach--are applied
to a case study of two sites in Broward County, Florida.
Data sources for the study include Florida Land Use and Cover
Classification maps, the Vegetation Inventory for Broward
County, and a survey of professional evaluators. Visual resource
assessment of these sites is illustrated through a
step by step process and should provide a basis for future
assessment of additional sites. The McHarg approach is found
to be more expeditious for small scale studies, while the
METLAND approach is more efficient for multi-objective or
regional analysis. Also, the METLAND quantitative approach
increases the objectivity of assessment. The final chapter
evaluates the two approaches used and provides recommendations
for future research in the area of visual resource assessment.
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