De-industrialisation triggered economic, spatial and environmental changes in cities. Therefore, this study identifies whether there has been a reorientation of development post-industrial cities towards the creation green spaces. The aim is to analyse evaluate transformation spaces 32 major Poland, including 12 Data sources were vector land cover data models from Urban Atlas for 2006 2018, administrative boundaries National Boundary Register building layers Topographic Objects Database....

The main principles of the smart city concept rely on modern, environmentally friendly technologies. One manifestation is investments in renewable energy sources (RES), which are currently a popular direction urban transformation. It makes sense, therefore, to analyse how Polish cities coping with this challenge and whether they including implementation RES facilities their development strategies. aim article analyze assess level at being implemented or developed space Poland as pillar...

Recent decades saw a global degradation of ecosystems and climate change caused by rapid anthropogenic socio-economic growth. The paper investigates spatio-temporal changes in green areas Polish cities. study involved two levels: macro (all 936 towns cities Poland) micro (zooming on Kraków Toruń) from 2006 to 2018. authors analysed 64,312 records statistical data 32,317 polygons representing specific land use categories the Urban Atlas with GIS tools algorithms. Results for entire country (a...

The paper aims at determining the role played by funds from European Union in development of renewable energy sources Poland context cohesion policy. We have derived data official Funds Portal for size projects and financial support obtained use a specific source. analyzed all (928) related to hydro- geothermal energy, biomass (together with biogas), wind, solar implemented 16 voivodships (administrative regions second order, NUTS 2). It must be mentioned that, programming period 2007–2013,...

Dynamic and unrestrained socio-economic development is upsetting the balance of nature’s mechanisms, causing a climate stalemate, or even destabilisation. After Second World War new political system – real socialism was enforced on Poland. It brought about changes social, cultural, economic environmental nature. Its immanent feature application top-down decisions that did not take into account components. There also little ecological awareness within Polish society at time. The...

A compact city and its social perception: case studyThis article examines the Polish of Toruń in terms concept.It analyses theoretical elements concept using as a study taking into account psychological aspects (i.e., perception) city.The collected primary data during fieldwork 2013 2014.The methodology consists literature review, satellite photo grid analysis (250 × 250 m) perception (n = 128) assessed through questionnaires with representative quantitative data.The research was also...

Abstract Green spaces are an important element of the spatial structure in large prefabricated housing estates. They have their strengths and weaknesses generate a number opportunities threats, identification which allows potential these areas to be realised further developed. The goal study is present general condition future green estates Poland. It note that date no research works been published literature would investigate such using SWOT/TOWS method, as confirmed by search Web Science...

This article aims to find whether the urbanized area experiences integration or disintegration of ecological and urban functions river. The river has always played an important role in areas, although over centuries, it come through radical changes. At first, decided on location city, served as a defense means transport, during period industrialization became technical base for city. Currently, again be element landscape number addressed primarily city residents tourists. study considers...

Abstract Nowadays, the pace of social and economic development is constantly growing, which has led to many negative effects. In order stop this impact, reference should be made assumptions sustainable (SD), young people – Generation Z considered its main promoters. The objective article present Z’s perception in Poland. A Computer-assisted web interviewing survey (CAWI, N=1172) was conducted understand basic demographics, general issues, SD a daily context, SD-related knowledge 936 cities...

The leverage of the public narrative created and maintained by media as a highly influential social actor is decisive, but also sensitive, in bringing about energy transition advancing towards low-carbon economy. outbreak COVID-19 pandemic has potential to slow down deform acceptance above-mentioned processes it likely that priorities individual governments will be revisited tailored tackle ongoing health crisis. We are replying such threat with this study aims reflect on immense role...

Revitalisation is a natural consequence of social, economic and spatial transformations taking place around the world. This process seems to be particularly dynamic in Europe where it characteristic answer industrialisation turn 20th century. Revitalisation, understood as reaction appearance degradation processes negative socio-economic consequences related them urban space, adverse phenomena particular highly developed regions In study, authors considered revitalization case study Ghent....

Abstract Nowadays, enterprises that are looking to achieve market success and maximise profits must not only offer good products or provide superior quality services, but also pay close attention the environment in which they operate. One of manifestations concern for broadly understood (society, environment) is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). For a number years, we have been observing changes CSR trends, situation today demands organisations update existing lines action meet whole...

One of the greatest challenges currently facing cities is evaluation revitalisation process, i.e., verifying whether and to what extent it has been successful. This assessment important as will determine which needs a place have met. The aim this article present results post-revitalisation space made by its users usefulness Maslin Multi-Dimensional Matrix (MMDM) method used. first attempt, not previously reported in literature, use MMDM for evaluating revitalisation. According research,...

Sustained growth in the number of urban dwellers means that matters concerning development modern cities are not only a challenge for current residents, but global test entire population. The purpose this paper is to analyze and assess social awareness regarding sustainable development, with particular emphasis on circular economy. study was conducted by CAWI (Computer Assisted (Aided) Web Interviews) method sample 389 respondents from Warsaw, capital city Poland. results imply although...

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest analiza i ocena procesu planistycznego w kontekście kwestii związanych ze środowiskiem przyrodniczym. Środowisko przyrodnicze z jednej strony istotnym elementem umożliwiającym rozwój społeczno-gospodarczy sensu largo, a drugiej wpływa ono znacząco na jakość życia mieszkańców, sposób oczywisty podnosząc jej poziom. Dlatego też właściwe kształtowanie środowiska szczególnie istotne powinno być kluczowym prowadzonej przez władze polityki miejskiej. Ponadto idea...