OTYPE=R : neskcvancomplete_rev.txt : 00247 | A summary of the International Horticultural Congress of September 17-23, 1923. K.C. van Nes starts from 13 theses. A way must be sought, when building on a site, to preserve the character of a landscape as well as possible. A good example can be found in Apeldoorn called Berg en Bos. The road is the main place of observation. The road should provide varied landscape images for different users. The value of plants and trees near structures lies in the fact that they obscure the great contrast between building and surroundings and soften the contours. The appearance of buildings has a great influence on the landscape image and can mar or beautify the landscape. A pleasant living environment ensures that residents value and care for their neighborhood. The grubby slums currently being created end up costing more money, as a result of all the agitation by residents, than better housing in a nice neighborhood would have cost. Plans for residential areas should be designed by someone who is perfectly up to the task, and the execution should be placed in the hands of someone who has the ideal conception and who understands the spirit of the plan. Van Nes advocates proper training for workers who are skilled in all fields.