Abstract
Green areas are necessary components of contemporary cities. They have a positive impact on the climate, ecological balance and resilience of the city structure, and provide numerous benefits to inhabitants. However, progressing urbanisation and a rise in urban population leads to increasing pressure on existing green spaces. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, but especially over the past decade, the number of new developments in Krakow has been successively increasing. New multi- and single-family housing complexes are built not only in peripheral areas, but also as infilling and development of areas closer to the historical city centre. Simultaneously, the number of urban green spaces has increased only insignificantly. This paper analyses the example of Młynówka Królewska Park, located in the western part of Krakow, Poland. It focuses on city expansion processes and their relationship with public greenery. Furthermore, his study examines spatial and demographic issues that may have an impact on accessibility of the park area. The study was based on statistical data, analyses of recent planning documents, procedures and practices, as well as research performed in situ. The results indicate that the population pressure in the area under analysis changed significantly. According to the results, a correlation can be found between the latest urban development and population dynamics.
Highlights
Since the mid-twentieth century, urbanisation processes have shown an unprecedented dynamic
This study addresses the existing gap by studying the case of the Młynówka Królewska linear park in Krakow, Poland in terms of transformation its surrounding urban space over the past ten years
The aim of the study is to answer the question of whether there exists a link between tendencies in urban development, population dynamics, and the use of urban parks
Summary
Since the mid-twentieth century, urbanisation processes have shown an unprecedented dynamic. International reports indicate a global shift between urban and rural areas, which, combined with demographic growth, can increase the share of urban communities in the global populations up to 68% in 2050. Speaking, the least urbanised of the world’s regions is Africa, yet its urban population makes up over 40% of the total [2]. Living in the city can lead to increased exposure to adverse factors such as air, water and noise pollution, as well as extensive traffic. They all decrease quality of life and negatively impact human health. The link between physical and psychological health and the use of green areas has been studied at length [5,6,7,8]
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