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Changes in the area of urban green space in cities of western Poland
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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. Dąbrowskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań
  • Dariusz Świerk Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, gen. J. H. Dąbrowskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań
  • 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
  • Piotr Urbański Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, gen. J. H. Dąbrowskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2018-0005

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. 

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KRZYŻANIAK, Michał, ŚWIERK, Dariusz, SZCZEPAŃSKA, Magdalena and URBAŃSKI, Piotr. Changes in the area of urban green space in cities of western Poland. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series. Online. 1 March 2018. Vol. 39, no. 39, pp. 65-77. [Accessed 6 July 2025]. DOI 10.2478/bog-2018-0005.
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