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Title:
Changes in the area of urban green space in cities of western Poland
Authors
Michał Krzyżaniak - Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, gen. J. H. D±browskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań, Poland; phone: +48 618 487 992, e-mail: michal.krzyzaniak@up.poznan.pl (corresponding author)
Dariusz Świerk - Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, gen. J. H. D±browskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań, Poland; phone: +48 618 487 992, e-mail: dariusz.swierk@up.poznan.pl
Magdalena Szczepańska - Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Department of Food Management and Rural Areas, B. Krygowskiego 10, 61-680 Poznań, Poland; phone: +48 618 296 162, e-mail: szmagda@amu.edu.pl
Piotr Urbański - Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, gen. J. H. D±browskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań, Poland; phone: +48 618 487 959, e-mail: piotr.urbanski@up.poznan.pl
Keywords
urban areas, public greenery, spatial development, statistical analysis, surveys
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.
Pages:
65-77
DOI:
10.2478/bog-2018-0005
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