Magdalena Szczepańska

Changes in the area of urban green space in cities of western Poland

Abstract Extensive and continuous areas of urban greenery are essential for the proper functioning of cities and for achieving optimal natural conditions. The aim of our study was to investigate the changes in the areas of public green space of Szczecin, Poznań and Wrocław in the years 1996–2013, and compare data on public greenery with demographic data and changes in the spatial development of the described cities. We used a linear regression and exponential regression to explain the results. In our opinion, it is necessary to establish the appropriate proportion of public greenery to the built-up areas in cities. Otherwise, we will be observing an adverse reduction of green areas in relation to residential areas. Surveys also indicate the need for action to prevent the outflow of population to the suburban areas.

Miejscowy plan zagospodarowania przestrzennego a kształtowanie ładu przestrzennego w obszarach wiejskich – studium przypadku

In Poland, for several years strong expansion of cities into a rural areas has been observed. The pace and scale of these changes create a lot of spatial conflicts, as well as the cultural landscape of rural areas being irreversible transformations. Currently, most of the decisions relating to the shape and landscape protection is taken within the municipal planning documents. The aim of the study is identification of factors integrating and disintegrating space of single-family residential in the Poznan suburban area. The objective is realized by analyzing the records of local plans and verification of their performance based on the specific case of two housing complexes.

Manor parks and gardens in Poznań – problems and potential

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