Evolution of the Concept of Sensory Gardens in the Generally Accessible Space of a Large City: Analysis of Multiple Cases from Kraków (Poland) Using the Therapeutic Space Attribute Rating Method

Izabela Krzeptowska-Moszkowicz,Karolina Porada,Łukasz Moszkowicz

doi:10.3390/su13115904

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https://doi.org/10.3390/su13115904

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Journal: Sustainability	Publication Date: May 24, 2021
Citations: 12	License type: CC BY 4.0

Affiliation: Cracow University of Technology

Abstract

This paper presents a study on public gardens with sensory features located in Kraków (Poland). Data for the analysis of the facilities were obtained during site visits using observations. The paper uses a research method for the analysis of therapeutic outdoor areas in cities based on the evaluation of their attributes. This method makes it possible to characterise features of objects as well as their value. It is a practical tool, which enables an in-depth analysis of public spaces. The study showed that public gardens with sensory features located in Kraków have significant deficiencies, which make it impossible to fully exploit the potential of the sensory space.

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Attribute Rating Method.Sensory gardens are typically described as a type of therapeutic garden, e.g., in the cross-sectional work by Winterbottom and Wagenfeld [1]
Few detailed studies about them have been published, and the existing literature focuses mostly on cases from specific countries. Such works include those of Hussein [3], which focused on therapeutic sensory gardens accompanying educational facilities for the disabled in Great Britain
It may not be well suited to the study of gardens with sensory features that were designed to accompany healthcare and therapeutic facilities, as such gardens are prepared for highly specific users, who often suffer from health disorders and have special needs

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Sensory gardens are typically described as a type of therapeutic garden, e.g., in the cross-sectional work by Winterbottom and Wagenfeld [1]. These types of gardens are created in public spaces and sometimes form part of therapy and healthcare centres. Few detailed studies about them have been published, and the existing literature focuses mostly on cases from specific countries. Such works include those of Hussein [3], which focused on therapeutic sensory gardens accompanying educational facilities for the disabled in Great Britain. An analysis of various therapeutic sensory gardens in Lithuania was presented by Balode [5]

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