Geographia Polonica (2024) vol. 97, iss. 4

Abstract

This study focuses on the post-socialist urban development that evolved in Gdańsk, Poland. It aims to evaluate the effects of an urban regeneration project implemented in Granary Island, a central historical district, on the city identity. To achieve this goal, the study measures citizens’ identification by comparing both the new urban regeneration project and the historical inner city. The study discusses the relationship between urban identity and urban transformation. The methodology includes visual documentation, mapping, and social surveys supported by statistical analysis methods. Aiming to have a city-scale social representation, the survey was conducted with respondents (N = 210) from seven selected neighbourhoods within the city, evaluating identification and exploring its factors, considering physical and non-physical aspects. The identification with historical inner city is higher when compared with the newly regenerated area of Granary Island, although in both cases, most residents replied positively. The main reasons for identification with historical inner city are reported as self-described pride due to its cultural heritage values and historical old built environment, whereas for Granary Island, usage of old architectural elements in modern built environment, qualitative new built environment, and atmosphere created by new activities, social life, and cultural diversity. The citizens of more distant neighbourhoods reported lower identification.

Keywords: urban identity, historical city, urban regeneration, neighbourhood, Gdańsk

Edmond Manahasa [emanahasa@epoka.edu.al], Department of Architecture Epoka University Rr. Tirane-Rinas, Km. 12 1032 Vore, Tirana: Albania
Katjana Boriçi, Department of Architecture Epoka University Rr. Tirane-Rinas, Km. 12 1032 Vore, Tirana: Albania
Piotr Lorens [plorens@pg.edu.pl], Department of Urban Design and Regional Planning Gdańsk University of Technology 11/12 Gabriela Narutowicza Street, 80-233 Gdańsk: Poland
Odeta Manahasa, Department of Architecture Epoka University Rr. Tirane-Rinas, Km. 12 1032 Vore, Tirana: Albania

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The aim of the research was to investigate the use and potential of Planning Support Systems (PSS) in public participation within spatial planning in Polish local governments. Data from 718 local spatial planning departments, collected using CATI method, reveals limited current use of PSS tools in public participation, primarily passive online document viewing. Despite this, there is a growing potential for online methods, such as interactive meetings, necessitating PSS tools for real-time interaction. The study highlights a strong adherence to statutory consultation forms, suggesting a need for PSS development focused on legal requirements in public participation.

Keywords: local government, spatial planning, decision-making, planning support systems, public participation

Edyta Bąkowska-Waldmann [edyta.bakowska@amu.edu.pl], Faculty of Human Geography and Planning Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań Krygowskiego 10, 61-680 Poznań: Poland

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The Historic Urban Landscape has emerged as a new approach to reconcile heritage conservation and urban development. This approach has been increasingly used in planning literature since 2011. In this study, a four-step conceptual framework is developed by reflexive thematic analysis of recent literature on industrial heritage regeneration and Historic Urban Landscape. By integrating the principles of the Historic Urban Landscapeinto the regeneration of industrial heritage, a planning framework is developed with the aim of establishing recognition, fostering partnership, promoting diagnosis and feasibility, and implementing intervention measures. Also, it seems to help operationalize the Historic Urban Landscape approach in the context of industrial heritage sites by involving all stakeholders.

Keywords: industrial heritage, partnership, heritage value, regeneration, Historic Urban Landscape, conceptual planning framework, reflexive thematic analysis, conservation, development

Mohammadhossein Dehghan Pour Farashah [mohammadhossein.dehghan.pour.farashah@edu.uni.lodz.pl], University of Lodz Matejki 21/23, 90-237 Łódź: Poland

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This paper relies on the literature to outline the main properties of the relief of the intramontane Orawa-Nowy Targ Basin which is dominated by three fluvioglacial fans. The focus, however, was on the genetically-varied landforms, mostly found within the limits of the fluvioglacial fans, which contribute to the diversity of the basin’s geomorphological landscape. Based on the results of geomorphological mapping of the area and the area’s digital elevation model, an explanation was provided for the distribution of particular landform types, with specification of their parameters. Building on this exercise, the three chief morphometric properties of the Orawa-Nowy Targ Basin, i.e. local relative height, slope, and aspect, were analysed. In the area occupied by the fluvioglacial fans, these morphometric parameters were found to display the greatest variety along the S-N and W-E axes. The results presented combine qualitative and quantitative approaches to geomorphological studies in the first such attempt regarding the Orawa-Nowy Targ Basin and as such fill a significant gap in the existing geomorphological studies of the area.

Keywords: relief, landform, fluvioglacial fan, geomorphometry, relative height, slope, aspect, Orawa-Nowy Targ Basin, Western Carpathians

Adam Łajczak [alajczak@o2.pl], Association of Polish Geomorphologists Bogumił Krygowski 10, 61-680 Poznań: Poland
Grzegorz Wałek [grzegorz.walek@ujk.edu.pl], Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce Uniwersytecka 7, 25-406 Kielce: Poland
Roksana Zarychta [roksana.zarychta@uken.krakow.pl], University of the National Education Commission Podchorążych 2, 30-084 Kraków: Poland

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The characteristics of sea water level (SWL) in the northwestern part of the Black Sea and the main influencing factors were studied. Based on observation data, it was found that the mean SWL at hydrological stations along the coast is similar. Over the past four decades, an increase in SWL has been observed, with an average rate of about 3.3 mm per year. This rise is comparable to the average increase observed in the World Ocean. Since about 2000, the increase in level has practically disappeared. It was shown that this feature is caused by the changes of the Black Sea water balance. The increase of air temperature in the studied region is greater than worldwide. This increase is observed alongside with the increase in water temperature and a significant increase in evaporation from the sea surface. The inflowing river runoff, which has been less than usualin recent years, also has an effect on SWL. In addition to long-term changes, seasonal fluctuations also occur. During a year, the smallest increase is observed in May and June, the largest – in November and February. The intra-annual distribution of water runoff from the Danube and Dnipro rivers is the primary factor that influences the seasonal changes of SWL.

Keywords: water level, northwestern part of the Black Sea, river runoff, air temperature

Viktor Vyshnevskyi [vishnev.v@gmail.com], National Aviation University 1, Liubomyra Huzara Ave., 03058, Kyiv: Ukraine; Central Geophysical Observatory 39, building 2, Nauky Ave., 03028, Kyiv: Ukraine
Yuryi Dykhanov, Research Institution – Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea 89, Franch Ave., 65009, Odesa: Ukraine
Viktor Komorin [vkomorin@gmail.com], Research Institution – Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea 89, Franch Ave., 65009, Odesa: Ukraine

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The article presents the scientific-based strategic board game Neighbourhood with Climate, which aims to become an educational tool for adaptation on a local scale to climate change in temperate climates. The game used in climate education supports citizen engagement, empowering people with the knowledge of nature-based solutions (NbS), which could be applied to prepare and protect themselves and their community from extreme weather in temperate climates. As it combines social engagement and environmental and economic elements, it fulfils the criteria for Education for Sustainable Development. In this game, unlike many other computer or board games, neighbours play on real maps of their estate or neighbourhood and work outthe changes that can be implemented in the city. The paper can encourage scientists to create similar local educational tools for other climate zones and financial realities.

Keywords: climate challenges, serious game, nature-based solutions, education for sustainable development, city adaptation

Kuchcik Magdalena [mkuchcik@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Marcin Łączyński [laczynski.marcin@gmail.com], Faculty of Journalism and Book Studies University of Warsaw Bednarska 2/4, 00-310 Warszawa: Poland
Agata Cieszewska [agata_cieszewska@sggw.edu.pl], Department of Landscape Architecture Warsaw University of Life Sciences Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warszawa: Poland
Joanna Adamczyk-Jabłońska [joanna_adamczyk_jablonska@sggw.edu.pl], Department of Landscape Architecture Warsaw University of Life Sciences Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warszawa: Poland
Renata Giedych [renata_giedych@sggw.edu.pl], Department of Landscape Architecture Warsaw University of Life Sciences Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warszawa: Poland
Gabriela Maksymiuk [gabriela_maksymiuk@sggw.edu.pl], Department of Landscape Architecture Warsaw University of Life Sciences Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warszawa: Poland
Dorota Pusłowska-Tyszewska [dorota.puslowska@pw.edu.pl], Faculty of Building Services, Hydro and Environmental Engineering Warsaw University of Technology Nowowiejska 20, 00-653 Warszawa: Poland