Green as an element of tipping attraction and quality of public spaces Cover Image

Zieleń jako element podnoszący atrakcyjność i jakość przestrzeni publicznych
Green as an element of tipping attraction and quality of public spaces

Author(s): Ewa Trzaskowska, Paweł Adamiec
Subject(s): Human Geography, Applied Geography
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: public space;city;green areas;Lublin;

Summary/Abstract: Urban green is an extremely valuable, and yet is not fully appreciated the matter in the urban public spaces. Green areas affect not only the sense of security, but also the health, well-being and socialties. Often is overlooked the fact, that through the proper selection and formation of green areas can greatly increase value of public space. In large extent green areas influences positive on attractiveness of space and raises the quality of life. This paper is based on our research demonstrating the esthetic role of green areas in public spaces of Lublin (as an example). We evaluated conditions and values of these terrains, and also identified trends shaping the space in accordance with the principles of esthetic in order to improve the quality of life, environmental conditions and minimize the maintenance cost of green areas.

  • Issue Year: 16/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 111-123
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish