اتجاهات التطور العمراني في بلدة عصيرة الشمالية في ضوء العلاقة الإقليمية بالتجمعات السكانية المحيطة

This thesis is concerned with studying, the trends of physical development of Asira Shamaliyeh town in the light its regional relation with the surrounding settlements based on the available data and information. The major aim of this thesis is to study and analysis this regional relationship and to determine its impact and reflection on the physical development of Asirs town. To achieve this aim certain theories and models concerning the spatial interaction and interrelationships among settlements are tested using the statistics and data obtained by the conducted questionnaires about population, buildings and physical development in Asira and the surrounding settlements. The study has indicated the existence of a high level of interaction between Asira and the city of Nablus as the center of the region. Comparatively, the study improved that there is almost a moderate relation and interaction has affected the development of Asira. However, this level of interaction is affected negatively due from one side to the high primacy of Nablus and from the other side to the disability of Asira to provide a high level and quality of services as compared to Nablus. As a result, the study emphasized the necessity of improving the sector of public services and utilities in Asira as well are development new services in order to increase the level of interaction and enhance the regional relationship with the surrounding settlements. In addition, the study has emphasized the need for improving and developing the infrastructure and transportation networks at both local and regional levels. Moreover, it pointed out the significance of the development of the industrial sector by offering the necessary services and facilities and encouraging investments. Finally , this study recommended the establishment of a regional council including Asirs and the surrounding settlements in order to achieve a communicative participation and collaboration in terms of providing interrelated service as well as dealing with the problems that are facing them.