Leisure Areas Research Articles

Modeling and understanding the impact of COVID-19 containment policies on mobile service consumption in French cities

Amid recent studies that have been exploring the wide impact that COVID-19 containment policies have had across sectors and industries, we investigate how mobility restrictions enacted in French cities during the later stages of the pandemic have affected the usage of smartphones and mobile applications. Leveraging a large-scale dataset of over 14 billion records, we unveil and quantify the substantial incidence of the different measures enforced in urban France to combat the COVID-19 epidemic on mobile service consumption. We present a simple but effective spatial linear model that can relate changes occurring at fine-grained spatial zoning in both global and per-service traffic to a limited set of socioeconomic indicators. Our model unveils some of the mechanisms that drove the significant evolution of mobile data traffic demands during the pandemic. It allows observing how the demand for mobile services has been affected by COVID-19 in very different ways across urban areas characterized by diverse population density, income levels and leisure area presence. It also discloses that usages of individual smartphone applications have been impacted in highly heterogeneous ways by the pandemic, even more so when considering the composite impacts of different transitions between periods characterized by diverse restrictions. Our results can aid governments in understanding how their measures were received across the space and different portions of population, and network operators to comprehend changes in usage due to extraordinary events, which can be used to optimize service provisioning.

Revisiting modern campuses through spaces for leisure in Izmir, Turkey

ABSTRACT Division of working and leisure spaces as an early product of modern life has still its traces on urban context. Campus spaces, not only universities, reflect such a programmed structure related to modern everyday life. This paper aims to discuss the changing relationship between working and leisure on varying campus spaces, which embrace these two essential components of modern societies. Many campuses in early Turkey follow similar modernist organisational principles in their design and performs an original path in spatial transformation. Industry, education, and public service campuses, which were established in İzmir during the 1950s, constitute the spatial framework of this paper. The paper aims to trace the leisure areas of three campuses and examine this meticulously programmed life idea under the influence of the changing leisure spatial culture in Turkey from the 1950s to today. These spaces are articulated and examined by their dwellings and social interaction spaces. Besides, the social experience and individual perspectives of campus users are documented and merged with the physical analysis of the working and leisure spaces. Discussing those examples in socio-spatial details underlines the transformation and dissolution of campus idea in urban life and exposes the unique experience of campus spaces of İzmir.

A Diversity–Distraction–Dependency System as a Positive Human Factor in Crews’ Interplanetary Missions

In successful scenarios of missions to the Moon and Mars, humans develop multi-factorial systems through adapted behaviors to build cohesive multi-national crews with their individual features. We assume that frequencies of social interactions, social orientations, and facial vs. collateral expressions change according to mixed-culture and mixed-gender crew characteristics and as a function of the crewmember’s grouping at the same time and in the same place. The ethological method, with the phases of observation, description, and quantification of behavioral manifestations, was applied to the SIRIUS program and MARS-500 program. This involved simulating a 120-day confinement, a 240-day confinement, and a 520-day confinement in a multi-module facility. Focus was made on the meal area, sports area, and leisure area. We investigated the full nationality–gender-varied crew and the crewmember’s attendance and localization for distractive or festive activities during their free time. Social optimization declined and then grew in a temporal dynamic. Global behavioral distribution showed differences according to the duration of experiments during collective time. As a result, a system based on crew diversity, crew distraction, and crewmembers’ inter-dependence should be considered as a positive human factor in the process of adaptation with the goal of enhancing the well-being of future interplanetary crews.

Distribution and Risk Assessment of VOCs in Road Dust Across Different Urban Areas

ABSTRACT Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are significant pollutants in urban road dust, but their distribution and associated health risks remain unclear. VOC distribution in road dust from six distinct urban areas in Beijing Daxing District, China was systematically investigated. Eighteen VOCs were detected, with the highest load in commercial areas (7.73 μg/g), followed by industrial parks (6.38 μg/g), residential areas (3.35 μg/g), leisure areas (2.79 μg/g), traffic areas (2.01 μg/g) and urban-rural fringe (1.85 μg/g), much lower than in air and water phases. Typical VOCs in road dust include methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) (0.82–1.24 μg/g), benzene series compounds (0.02–4.19 μg/g) and volatile halogenated alkanes (0.002-0.095 μg/g). Incomplete combustion of road vehicle fuels is the key source of VOCs. Particular attention was given to VOCs in typical sites within the urban-rural fringe, known for their unique pollution characteristics. The VOCs loads were ranked as follows: Gas Stations (2.61–2.62 μg/g) > Intersection (1.41 μg/g) > Main Road (1.34 μg/g) > University Gate (1.27 μg/g). Increased vehicle activity and frequent stalling contribute to higher VOCs accumulation in road dust. Health risk assessment indicates there is no appreciable non-carcinogenic risk associated with exposure to road dust VOCs. Further research should consider VOCs in the broader environmental context, including air and water.

Spatial characteristics and optimization of urban living space carbon suitability index (ULS-CSI) in Tianjin, China

The global climate crisis is escalating, and urban living Space (ULS) is a significant contributor to carbon emissions. How to improve the carbon suitability of ULS while promoting social and economic development is a global issue. This study aims to develop an evaluation system for comparing and analyzing carbon suitability inequality and spatial differences in different areas. To achieve this goal, an urban living space carbon suitability index (ULS-CSI) based on spatial organizational index (SOI) has been proposed. The ULS-CSI was calculated at the area scale in Tianjin using information from the Tianjin Land Use Database in 2021. The carbon emissions coefficient method was used to calculate the urban living space carbon emissions (ULSCE). Moran’I and LISA analysis were used to quantify the spatial differences of ULS-CSI. The results showed that the residential living area (RLA) carbon emissions was the highest at the area scale, with carbon emissions of 1.14 × 1011 kg, accounting for 33.74%. The green space leisure area (GLA) carbon absorption was the highest at the area scale, with carbon absorption of 5.76 × 105 kg, accounting for 32.33%. SOI in different areas have spatial heterogeneity as the SOI such as building area, road network density and land use characteristics are significantly different in different areas. Areas with superior CSI were primarily situated in Heping, Hexi, Nankai, and Beichen, accounting for 83.90%. Conversely, areas under the basic CSI threshold included Xiqing, Jinnan, and Dongli, accounting for 16.10%. Spatial characteristics of ULS-CSI in Tianjin portrayed a significant spatial positive correlation, indicating the highest autocorrelation degree of CSI at 500 m, with a Moran ’I value of 0.1733. Although these findings reflect the spatial characteristics of ULS-CSI and the SOI affecting the ULS-CSI at area scale, more perfect data are needed to reflect the complexity of structural factors affecting ULS-CSI at area scale. This study is helpful for urban planning to develop differentiated carbon reduction strategies and promote low-carbon and healthy urban development.

Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in Recreation: A Systematic Literature Review

This study aimed to examine the literature on the use of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in the field of recreation and leisure and present the results within themes identified inductively from the data. We employed a systematic review methodology, consisting of determining appropriate selection criteria, choosing data sources, extracting data, categorizing the results, and reporting. Using the Web of Science database, we identified a total of 69 articles published between 2017 and 2024. After filtering and screening for keywords, 23 full-text articles related to artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in the field of recreation and leisure were included in the analysis. Relevant studies were evaluated according to year, journal, focus, country, type of technology, recreation area, and results obtained. Findings from the reviewed articles are discussed under six themes: safety, ecosystem, personalized recreation experience, wearable technology, health, and potential recreation and leisure areas. We observed that the most frequently investigated topic in the studies was recreational tourism, with a general focus on outdoor recreation. The studies often referred to nature conservation and planned and safe personal leisure time. In conclusion, we determined that artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies have various applications in the field of recreation, but relevant studies are limited.

Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Leisure Urban Spaces and the Correlation with Population Activity Intensity: A Case Study of Nanjing, China

The spatial distribution of Leisure Urban Spaces (LUSs) is closely linked to urban sustainability and residents’ quality of life. This study uses the Central Urban Area of Nanjing as the study area. Using POI and AOI data, the locations of LUS were precisely identified and categorized, including parks, squares, waterfront spaces, and leisure blocks. GIS spatial analysis methods, the nearest neighbor index, standard deviation ellipse, and kernel density estimation were used to analyze these spaces’ form, directivity, and density. Population activity intensity (PAI) data at various time points, collected by Baidu heat map, are correlated with LUS distribution through multiple linear regression analysis. (1) Parks and squares exhibit significant clustering tendencies, whereas waterfront spaces show weaker clustering, and leisure blocks are randomly distributed; (2) The central points of all types of LUS are located in the city center, extending from southeast to northwest, with parks and squares offering a broader range of services; (3) The overall LUS layout shows a ‘core and multiple points’ structure, with varying density patterns across different spaces, indicating concentrated and dispersed leisure areas; (4) The correlation between LUS distribution and PAI strengthens throughout the day and is greater on weekends than weekdays. Leisure blocks significantly enhance activity intensity, while parks have a limited effect, and waterfront spaces often show a negative correlation due to their remote locations. These results provide insights for future urban planning in Nanjing and underscore patterns in residents’ leisure activities.

Domestic, Not Private: Feminine Proposals for Carabanchel PAU Expansion, Madrid, Spain

This paper offers a gender-based analysis of collective space in the domestic realm, beyond privacy, produced in significant social housing case studies in the urban expansion of Carabanchel neighbourhood (Carabanchel PAU, Madrid, Spain). Designed at the beginning of the 21st century, this period involves the incorporation of women into young architectural teams. Thus, this study seeks to delve into the significance of this role through the detailed study of eleven cases. Focussing on the common spaces of housing buildings, these small elements seem to recall the passage from the safe to the unsafe environment, from the space of the reproductive labour to that of the intersectionality. Following this finding, we propose an incipient study of the transitional spaces between the private and the public, where contacts between neighbours and the exchange of care beyond the private sphere are celebrated, as well as the public representation of domestic life. The methodological approach has stablished four meaning aspects to analyse, related to inhabitants’ life and intended as architectural parameters: spaces for neighbourhood flows, both for residents and visitors; areas of activity and leisure, available for resident daily life; connections between these areas of activity and leisure and, finally, connections of the common areas with the dwellings. The aim is to investigate the extent to which the participation of women architects makes these spaces more effective for care giving—or simply, more suitable for the expansion of intimate life and socialisation with neighbours. The results provide optimistic data for the discipline and its capacity, through this type of sensitivity, to correct some of the errors in the system of production of public space.

Ammasso Silo Characterization and Repurposing

Italy built its ammasso silo network in the 1930s for two purposes: to stockpile grain and to symbolize fascist power. Much of the network was destroyed in World War II, and over half of the silos still standing are now disused and in disrepair. These structures should be protected and refurbished because they are part of Italy’s historic and agro-industrial heritage and because reusing existing buildings instead of constructing new ones reduces the carbon footprint. To evaluate silo repurposing potential, a method developed for inventorying Spanish silos was adapted and applied to the 30 remaining ammasso silos. The method explores the general features, construction, equipment, and socioeconomic environment of each silo. All extant ammasso silos have machinery for receiving, storing, and dispatching grain, and most have equipment for cleaning, sorting, weighing, and packaging. Vertical-cell silos are challenging to convert, unlike horizontally-oriented silos and other open-plan agro-industrial buildings. Even so, some have already been made over into shops, leisure areas, museums, and even homes. Examples of silo reuse in other countries, such as Spain and Portugal, can offer further useful insights. However, socio-economic indicators suggest that silo repurposing projects are viable only in large population centres.

The Role of Small Localities in the Requalification of Territories: the Case of the Grand Medea Territory, Algeria

Since independence until today, the development of Algerian cities and the spread of their urban agglomerations haveled to the marginalization of small localities that were once flourishing because of their various vocations: rural,historical, cultural, etc. This contribution is part of a new vision of spatial planning based on the architectural and urbanrequalification of heritage resources and structures as a vector of the development of poor and abandoned localities.It will be presented through the example of the large territory of Medea and its surroundings. The research is basedon the identification, recognition, and enhancement of the natural, historical, architectural, and urban heritage of theterritory. It is part of the main orientation of the National Land Use Planning Plan (SNAT 2023) which is the territorialrebalancing. The approach made it possible to develop a territorial revitalization program resulting from the characterof the resources and potential of the site like cork factories, the recovery of abandoned farms, the creation of spas,leisure areas, etc. It also made it possible to develop a reflection on the housing typology to integrate into the ruralcontexts that characterize the Grand Medea’s territory.

Changes in the soil microenvironment during ecological restoration of forest parks in megacities

Forest parks in megacities are pivotal in boosting biodiversity, purifying air, and offering essential green areas for community leisure and mental health amidst the hustle and bustle of cities. Yet, these vital oases encounter severe difficulties, including habitat degradation, contamination, and urbanization pressures, jeopardizing their preservation and the crucial ecological advantages they offer. The soil’s characteristics and its microbial inhabitants are fundamental in the cycling of nutrients and the well-being of plants, positioning them as central elements in restoration efforts. Nonetheless, the complex interplay among plant, soil, and microbial relationships during the restoration of forest ecosystems in megacities is still not well comprehended. This study aimed to investigate the interactions between plant-soil-microbial dynamics in different ecological restoration modes and construct assessment systems to evaluate the quality of restoration modes in the forest parks. The study identified a total of 25 distinct types of forests damaged by three main factors (farmland, highway, and quarrying) in Chongqing Taisiya Forest Park, and found that long-term natural restoration significantly increased soil properties in these forests. Additionally, an in-depth microbial sequencing analysis showed that Proteobacteria and Ascomycota were the major bacterial and fungal phyla dominant in the restoration process in the urban forests. Further correlation analysis showed that soil microbial diversity positively correlated with plant diversity, with a stronger correlation observed for bacterial communities compared to fungi. The comprehensive evaluation index results for the different forest types revealed varying degrees of restoration success. Collectively, our findings underscore the importance of forest attributes and soil microbial diversity in forest ecosystem restoration and provide valuable insights for designing effective restoration strategies in similar ecosystems.

Use and Occupation of the Hydrographic Micro-Basin of Igarapé do Mariano in the Municipality of Manaus-Amazonas

Objective: To analyze the dynamics of the use and occupation of land based on the planning and sustainability of natural resources at the micro-basin of Igarapé do Mariano. Method: This study is characterized by a quali-quantitative approach based on field-collected primary data, followed by data treatment in a laboratory and data analysis in an office. It presents an exploratory nature, with research and information regarding a micro-basin. Results and conclusion: The urban expansion of Manaus advances towards the Mariano micro-basin, likely leading to an intensified use and occupation of land. The recent interventions on the routes and areas of leisure at the riverbed have been provoking negative environmental impacts that are typical of the urban micro-basins of Manaus, which have been and continue being destroyed as the city expands. Implications of the research: Based on the realizations from the analyses of the use and occupation of land, the research is expected to contribute to a planning policy for the territory, be it the Mariano micro-basin or other geographical areas. Originality/value: The study’s value lies on the peculiar location of the studied area, which is situated in the transition vector of urban expansion; on the lack of studies and of deeper information on the subject; on the use of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft in the field work for the photographic and aerophotogrammetric survey, which has proven to be an effective support for the study of the geographical area. All these aspects are of high relevance to the acquired knowledge and could potentially contribute to socioenvironmental actions.

Metody rewitalizacji obszarów pokopalnianych na przykładzie światowych realizacji architektonicznych i studiów własnych

Post-mining grounds and spoil tips frequently render landscapes permanently flawed. As a result of mining activity, considerable stretches of land are often permanently excluded from further use. Due to the extensively transformed landscape, it is necessary to implement revitalisation processes. Relevant design and investment activities, coupled with the cooperation of specialists such as architects, civil engineers, geotechnicians, hydrotechnicians and environmental engineers, along with local authorities, can offer a comprehensive functional programme for areas degraded by mining and provide local residents with an attractive leisure area. This article discusses the current state of knowledge on the revitalisation of former mining areas, with special regard to architectural, environmental, social, and economic aspects. The aim of the study is to review and promote design solutions which permanently restore previously degraded areas to local communities. Various concepts of revitalisation of degraded areas are presented, based on examples of landscape architecture at home and abroad. The selected examples comprise natural regeneration, reclamation, and ecological engineering. These are examples of a holistic and modern approach to the development of tourist and environmentally active areas in post-mining sites and spoil tips. Furthermore, the study presents the authors' proposal concerning the revitalisation of a spoil tip area at LW Bogdanka mine for winter sport purposes and other activities, for which the demand was signalled by their management. The discussed examples can serve as an inspiration for future actions and executive projects, undertaken in accordance with the guidelines of Agenda 2030 and Fit for 55 policies.

A Study of the Effects of Historical Block Context on Soundscape Perception

This study aims to explore the influence of spatial functional differences on the overall relationship between soundscape and visual landscape in the context of historical blocks and then propose design guidelines for audiovisual elements. Audiovisual stimulus materials were collected from 11 representative locations in typical urban historical blocks along the southeast coast of China and classified into residential, cultural leisure, and commercial spaces based on their primary function, activity, and visual environment characteristics. An evaluation environment was created in the laboratory using virtual reality technology, and a subjective evaluation questionnaire was administered to 71 volunteers regarding the perception of audiovisual elements and the evaluation of the overall environment. Structural equation modeling was used to elucidate the relationships between sound source perception, soundscape perception, visual landscape satisfaction, and overall harmony of the environment and to compare the effects of functional differences at different locations on the overall relationships. The results show significant differences in the types of perceived sound sources at different functional locations, which makes the sound sources affecting soundscape perception and visual landscape satisfaction different. Residential space is mainly affected by artificial sound and mechanical noise; in cultural and leisure spaces, all three types of sound sources have a significant impact, and only natural sound has enhanced subjective perception; the impact of artificial sound in commercial space is crucial. In addition, visual landscape satisfaction should be prioritized over soundscape pleasure to enhance the overall harmony of the environment. In residential and commercial spaces, reducing artificial and mechanical noise can effectively enhance the harmony of the environment; in cultural and leisure areas, reducing artificial sounds and increasing natural sounds or historical landscape elements can enhance the overall harmony of the environment. The results of this paper provide empirical evidence for understanding the overall relationship between soundscape factors in urban contexts and suggest that place function should be considered an important context when designing soundscapes.

Water Erosion Processes on the Geotouristic Trails of Serra da Bocaina National Park Coast, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Conservation units are strategic territories that have a high demand for public use, as they protect attractions of great scenic beauty, geodiversity sites, and numerous leisure areas. However, when carried out in an intensive and disorderly manner, tourist activity in these areas tends to catalyze environmental degradation, triggering, for example, water erosion processes caused by intensive soil trampling on the trails. In this sense, the aim of this study was to determine the soil’s physicochemical characteristics, and to spatiotemporally monitor the microtopography of those areas degraded by erosion along two trails on Serra da Bocaina National Park coast of the Paraty Municipality. The findings verified that intensive trampling, the values of some soil physicochemical characteristics, and the specific meteorological conditions of the coastal region of this protected area were factors that contributed significantly to the evolution of erosion features monitored on these trails. Finally, strategies for appropriate management and recovery actions for these degraded areas are proposed in order to not only stop the erosive processes and re-establish the local ecosystem balance, but also avoid accidents involving the numerous tourists who visit the coastal region.

Abstract TP88: The Role of Tele-Occupational Therapy to Facilitate Occupational Performance in Stroke Survivors Selected by Patient Reported Outcomes

After a stroke, coming back home is difficult for most stroke patients. Occupational Therapy (OT) promotes coping with this situation, but in-home intervention is scarce. Through patient reported outcomes (PROMs), an OT can detect possible needs in the areas of occupational performance (OP), and then provide the appropriate tools to facilitate occupation in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. We aimed to evaluate a tele-OT intervention through a holistic app to provide OT after discharge from a comprehensive stroke center. Methods: Consecutive stroke patients discharged home were included in a multimodal digital follow-up program (NORA) through a mobile application validated for communication, education, adherence, risk factors control and PROMs/PREMs recollection. Patients with OT needs are offered a telematic visit to solve stroke-related doubts, everyday activities, home modifications promoting patient’s autonomy and self-care. A tele-OT satisfaction questionnaire (teleOT-PREM) was recollected. Results: Over two years, 993 patients were included in NORA follow-up and reported PROMs at 7-30 days. 147 (14.8%) patients presented OT needs and were included in our tele-OT intervention. Sixty-one were men, with a mean age of 68.5y and a median mRS of 2 at hospital discharge. Tele-OT patients reported worse PROMs than the global series: in HADS, 40.8% anxiety and 34.2% depression and in PROMIS-10 89.3% altered mental health and 82.1% altered physical health, as compared with 13.1%, 17.7%, 64.7%, and 54.8% respectively (p<0.001) 108 patients answered the teleOT-PREM. The median usefulness of intervention (in a scale from 0-10) was 8.2 and 65% reported being “very satisfied” with the visit. Conclusion: Stroke has a direct impact on a person’s occupational performance. Follow-up by an expert of the occupation (OT) could help to identify the post-stroke patient’s needs and poor PROMs can be used as a selection tool. Tele-OT intervention may promote a better OP, facilitating the daily life activities and improving the quality of life. Tele-OT intervention was feasible and considered useful for most of our stroke patients with OT requirements.

State programmes to support higher education in the Republic of Kazakhstan: Efficiency, prospects for development

Relevance. The research is relevant in light of the significant role that higher education plays in the implementation of social and economic policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, especially through the application of educational programmes. In addition, the analysis of changes in the educational policy of Kazakhstan will enable evaluating of its effectiveness. Purpose. The purpose of the research is to investigate students' perceptions and experiences of the state programme �Serpin-2050,� focusing on their adaptation to its procedural structure. This examination serves as an indicator of the programme's effectiveness and a predictor of its potential for further development. Methodology. Analysis, synthesis and abstraction were used to develop the theoretical methodology. For the empirical part of the research, the sociological method of survey was used. Results. The research revealed that students primarily received information about the �Serpin-2050� programme through physical and social environments, with digital channels being less effective. Students' motivations for joining the programme were predominantly personal, focusing on individual needs and interests, rather than patriotic or public benefit motives. The overall adaptation to the new educational environment was positive, with students expressing high satisfaction with university infrastructure, the quality of educational services, and the level of support and communication from the university administration. Conclusions. The study concluded that the �Serpin-2050� programme is highly valued by its participants, who are generally willing to recommend it to others. The findings suggest areas for improvement, such as enhancing leisure facilities in dormitories, increasing digitalisation of the library, and encouraging more active student participation in research and discussions. The practical value of the work is related to the prospect of adjusting the programme with some comments on the areas of improvement of educational services: leisure areas for the dormitory, digitalisation of the library, and active participation of students in research and discussions. Keywords: academic mobility; intellectual migration; quality of services; academic adaptation; internationalisation

Imaginários sobre a educação física escolar no interior do Amazonas: registros de percepções e possibilidades de transformação

ABSTRACT We have tried to know the imaginary about School Physical Education (P.E.) in five towns in the countryside of Amazonas, Brazil. We conducted an exploratory field research. We interviewed. 53 people, among teachers, managers, and pedagogical staff, followed by content analysis. The results point out that the imaginary encompasses: a sporting hegemony; dichotomies between body/mind and theory/practice centered in Cartesian rationality; a conception of health as the lack of disease that guides physical activity to combat a sedentary lifestyle and obesity; the idea of P.E. as an area of knowledge that develops competences and motor, social, psychological, and cognitive skills. Finally, we listed some implications for the processes of expansion to the countryside of School P.E. in the Amazon, considering that this subject needs to be valued to contribute to the regional development, in the areas of health, education, culture, and leisure.

An Analysis of Recreational and Leisure Areas in Polish Counties with the Use of Geographically Weighted Regression

Recreational and leisure areas play a special role. These areas mitigate or eliminate the disadvantages of living in large cities, enhance the quality of life in small towns, and support sustainability. The aim of this study was to analyze the share of recreational and leisure areas in Polish counties in 2022. In Poland, recreational and leisure areas constitute a separate land-use category in cadastral registers. Annual cadastral data from the Land and Building Register at county level (in tabular form) were the main source of data for the study. The analysis revealed that the share of recreational and leisure areas was higher in counties situated in western and south-western Poland, as well as in cities. The spatially varied influence of socioeconomic factors on the share of recreational and leisure areas in Polish counties in 2002 was determined with the use of the local Moran’s I statistic and geographically weighted regression (GWR). The study confirmed that population density was significantly related to the share of recreational and leisure areas in Polish counties. The impact of the remaining socioeconomic factors associated with spatial and economic development varied across regions. The study also revealed that, in addition to the current socioeconomic determinants, the share of recreational and leisure areas in Polish counties was also influenced by historical factors and the counties’ development since their establishment.

Requalification of the Parque dos Poderes of Campo Grande, MS: potentializing the contemporary use for the practice of outdoor physical activities

This study aimed to identify the contributions of the intervention for the requalification of the urban space of the Parque dos Poderes, a political-administrative complex in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, in a way of encouraging the practice of outdoor physical activities and, consequentially, the improvement of quality of life of the population. The case study method was used, based on secondary data and unsystematic observations in locu. The investigated area is the Parque dos Poderes, a green area located in Campo Grande, MS, considered to be one of the tourist attractions of the city and an important leisure area for the population, which appropriated its use for the practice of outdoor physical activities, even though it was conceived for other purposes. The requalification of the Parque dos Poderes had the goal of meeting the demands of the new use of the Parque and of its users. Its design, however, favors the practice of sports such as walking, running, cycling and exercising in outdoor gyms, lacking for other audiences, such as children, elderly people, people with disabilities, and pets accompanied by their tutors.