Hubert Kryszk

Elaboration of the Technology for Development of Planning Freedom Maps Using GIS Tools

The rational organisation of space, even when subjected to certain principles, offers much better opportunities than the spontaneous efforts of individuals working for their own benefit only. The use of space is determined to a significant extent by the framework of planning freedom which results, among other things, from the conditions of the environment, legal regulations, existing status of land development, spatial organisation, economic principles of the economy, conditions resulting from the use and ownership structure, and social conditions. The environmental conditions and limitations to the disposal of the given space resulting from environment protection are of major importance. Those conditions limit planning freedom, creating a framework for planning solutions, and they are necessary for rational space management. The development of universal principles for creating thematic maps supporting the planning process, in this case the planning freedom map, represents a useful tool (Peng et al. 2011). For this purpose, the notion of planning freedom restricted by environmental considerations and the new baseline document for planning purposes—the map of planning freedom (ultimately referred to as the map of planning freedom restricted by environmental considerations) were developed. The opportunities for using them in planning practice are also presented.

Kształtowanie się cen nieruchomości rolnych po wstąpieniu Polski do Unii Europejskiej na przykładzie Agencji Nieruchomości Rolnych OT Olsztyn = Development of agricultural real estate prices after Poland's accession to the European Union on the example of the Olsztyn branch of APA

The interest in purchasing agricultural property by both individual farmers and those not previously involved in agriculture has increased after Poland’s accession to the European Union. The formation of market prices of agricultural real estate in the recent years has been affected by the limited supply of agricultural land and external conditions related to the functioning of Polish agriculture in the European economy, in particular the system of subsidies granted to agricultural land. The analysis includes sale of agricultural property from the Agricultural Property Agency (APA) resource (national market) and the private market. The data was obtained from the Central Statistical Office for the years 2005–2013 and the Agricultural Property Agency OT Olsztyn since 2004. Analysis of spatial differentiation concerning the level of transaction prices by regions has been conducted. As confirmed by the results of the research the agricultural real estate market in Poland it is increasingly dependent on external factors.

Photovoltaics as an Element of Intelligent Transport System Development

Intelligent Transport System (ITS) means advanced applications aiming at providing innovative services related to different means of transport and traffic management as well as providing important information to traffic participants. Currently, ITS is applied within the areas of large cities. It is inevitable that the system should be applied in all locations where it may contribute to road safety improvement or streamlining the traffic. Application of photovoltaics as the renewable energy source for necessary devices (information signs, warning signs, variable contents signs, monitoring and lighting) is an opportunity for common application of ITS. Photovoltaics can be used practically in every location and, first of all, locations difficult to access to power grid. Based on the example of the Region of Warmia and Mazury in north-eastern Poland the current use of photovoltaics for providing power for road infrastructure was identified. Information concerning use of photovoltaic panels in marking of the national roads in the region was obtained from the General Directorate of National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), branch in Olsztyn. GIS tools were used for identification of the existing road signs supplied by photovoltaics. The MapInfo Professional application was applied for development of the appropriate subject map. According to the opinion of the authors the need exists for development of the pan-European GIS system containing information on the existing ITS and indicating key locations in which such a system should be implemented. Photovoltaics is the element facilitating ITS implementation in new difficult to access locations outside urban areas.