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Dostępność rekreacyjnych przestrzeni publicznych w Poznaniu
The accessibility of public recreational spaces in Poznań

Author(s): Adam Dulnik, Bartłomiej Kołsut
Subject(s): Human Geography, Applied Geography, Welfare systems
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: accessibility; recreation; public space; gIS analysis; city;

Summary/Abstract: Recreational spaces are essential components of cities. public spaces that support recreational activities play an important role in residents' health and social life, making it crucial to take account of their availability in the process of urban planning. This article examines recreational public spaces in the city of poznań. They have been classified into four categories: green spaces, public squares, playgrounds and sports grounds. The accessibility analysis for each category was carried out using gIS software arcgIS pro. It consisted in calculating the proportion of residents with access to each type of the public recreational spaces within 5- and 10-minutes walking distance. In the final phase of the studies, the synthetic indicator was calculated, forming the basis for conclusions and recommendations for urban designers.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 50
  • Page Range: 7-30
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish
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