Abstract
The aim of this paper is to reveal the effects of rural-urban interchange through the rural community plans. Some community in Kobe City - Kitaku, Nishiku establish the organizations called Satodukuri organization and develop the rural community plans called Satodukuri plan. Some residents work actively to rural - urban interchange in these communities. We took up 20 communities in this area and conduct questionnaire survey to officials of Satodukuri organizations. In addition, we took up 5 settlements, and conduct interview to officials of Satodukuri organization and conduct questionnaire survey to residents in 5 communities. As a result of this research, we found that the rural - urban interchange through the rural community plans has a prominent effect on residents and community, and, the support system and various activities of the interchange are very important to encourage the participation of residents.
