During the 19th century, the area had still an unmistakable rural character.

"They wanted to preserve the rural character of the village at all costs," he said.

At the same time, though, it has kept a very quiet and rural character.

"We are trying to plan for the preservation of our open space and rural character."

They said the threat to the town's rural character had never been greater.

As a result, it has maintained much of its rural character.

Until the early 20th century the area retained its rural character.

With the construction of many new homes it has lost, in recent decades, its rural character.

It is by far the state's largest district, and has a very rural character.

How much of an impact could that have on the town's "rural character"?