昭和初期の神戸背山における開発と風致保護 -山地開発論争と風致地区指定問題の顛末-

Abstract

This paper discusses the process of construction of Rokko Mountain in 1930s and the movement of scenic preservation against the development. Kobe Municipal Assembly and Kobe city led roads construction on the mountain with intention of tourism and residential area development, with provided property ward forests and a national subsidy. On the other hand, Hyogo Prefecture planned to designate Rokko Mountain as Scenic Areas under the City Planning Act with the viewpoint of scenic preservation and flood-control. These two actors were at loggerheads over designation of Scenic Areas. Kobe city gained acceptance their plan and drafted the individual development plan with the help of scholar's authority.