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Idea green roofs jako narzędzia efektywnego rozwiązywania problemów urbanizacyjnych big cities – studium przypadku Gdańska
The idea of green roofs as a tool for solving urbanization problems of big cities – case study of Gdansk

Author(s): Sandra Żukowska
Subject(s): Architecture, Environmental and Energy policy, Rural and urban sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: urban space; green infrastructure; green roofs; urban development; sustainability;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents synthetically the issues related to the life of cities and indicates the directions of actions to mitigate their negative impact. Increasingly, the implementation of Western pro-ecological standards is noticeable in the Polish urban space. This manifests itself in the use of green infrastructure to improve the living conditions in the city. An interesting aspect in relation to the issue regarding green infrastructure are green roofs – showing a positive impact on shaping urban life.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 88-100
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish