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Papers by Justyna Zdunek-Wielgołaska

Research paper thumbnail of Urban Green Spaces as a Component of an Ecosystem

Research paper thumbnail of Changing approaches to green infrastructure design: from modernism to the future: Warsaw case study

URBAN DESIGN International

International modernism has brought new solutions to urban greenery, primarily aimed at improving... more International modernism has brought new solutions to urban greenery, primarily aimed at improving the living conditions of the inhabitants. Currently, much more is expected of green areas, and at the same time, various impacts influence their modifications. The article focusses on changing approaches to the issue of green wedges design resulting from the socio-political transformation and the changes in approaches to city planning priorities. We selected Warsaw for detailed research, where the evolution of this approach can be clearly observed. The study showed the changes in the size, layout and function of one of the most important green areas and residents’ expectations. The formulated conclusions and threads may be helpful in spatial policy, spatial planning and urban design in various cities with an open areas structure similar to Warsaw.

Research paper thumbnail of Green Economic Growth Based on Urban Ecology and Biodiversity

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies, 2021

This chapter has the objective to analyze the urban ecology, the biological diversity or biodiver... more This chapter has the objective to analyze the urban ecology, the biological diversity or biodiversity, and their adaptive cycle as the fundamentals of green economic growth. The analysis begins questioning the implications that some assumptions of urban ecology and biodiversity, such as the socio-ecosystems, resilience, ecosystem services, and adaptive cycle have on the creation of green economic growth. A series of different dimensions of resilience are proposed as subsystems that contribute to the general resilience of a system. The method used is the analytical based on a review of the conceptual and theoretical literature. This analysis concludes that the connectivity of processes and functions of urban ecology and biodiversity are relevant to the creation of green economic growth in terms of green economic value.

Research paper thumbnail of The information environment of the aesthetic creation of environment-friendly solutions and the application of alternative energy sources in suburban zones

on the w@terfront, 2019

The information environment of the aesthetic creation of environment-friendly solutions and the a... more The information environment of the aesthetic creation of environment-friendly solutions and the application of alternative energy sources in suburban zones

Research paper thumbnail of Implications of Urban Sustainability, Socio-Ecosystems, and Ecosystem Services

Current State and Future Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity, 2020

This chapter aims to analyze the implications that urban sustainability, socio-ecosystems, and ec... more This chapter aims to analyze the implications that urban sustainability, socio-ecosystems, and ecosystem services have as the bases to design the urban green growth strategies. The method used is the analytic based on the theoretical and conceptual literature reviews on the topics described. Urban sustainability and environmental performance integrates biodiversity and socio-ecosystems for the provision of better quality ecosystem services supported by green infrastructure design into the green projects aimed to achieve economic and environmental benefits. It is concluded that the ecosystem services and human well-being may suffer irreversible severe declines if sustainability is not built based on biodiversity of socio ecosystems, green infrastructure, and natural capital.

Research paper thumbnail of Urban Green Spaces as a Component of an Ecosystem

Handbook of Engaged Sustainability, 2018

This chapter is aimed at analyzing a review of the empirical literature on some important feature... more This chapter is aimed at analyzing a review of the empirical literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives, and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurial and Institutional Analysis of Biodiesel Companies in Mexico

Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development, 2019

The objective of the chapter is to analyze the role of the institutions in the biodiesel industry... more The objective of the chapter is to analyze the role of the institutions in the biodiesel industry, in order to know if there is a relationship with the quality and maturity of the same with the ventures. Starting from a literary review, the framework of the current situation is identified, covering aspects related to formal institutions, laws, rules, regulatory bodies, and the theory that supports the relationship between institutions and entrepreneurship. The chapter concludes that the institutions in Mexico have increased their maturity and incentive to increase the number of producers and distributors of biodiesel, thus taking advantage of the growing market.

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurship Development in the Urban Metropolitan Guadalajara

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 2019

This chapter analyzes startups from the perspective of the theory of entrepreneurship. Based on a... more This chapter analyzes startups from the perspective of the theory of entrepreneurship. Based on a literature review, the historical context of entrepreneurship in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara (MAG) is explored, evaluating the variables that are important to successful entrepreneurship. The authors conclude that Mexico from their national policies and the state of Jalisco from its development plan created the conditions to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem; however, there are key indicators that slow the growth of startups based on technology and innovation.

Research paper thumbnail of Problems of Garden-City Protection in the Suburban Area of Warsaw

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020

The paper aims to present the issues of protection of settlement with features of garden-cities i... more The paper aims to present the issues of protection of settlement with features of garden-cities in the suburban area of Warsaw. Howard’s idea of combining the advantages of the city and the village in one was so popular that it also affected Warsaw. In the area of Warsaw-city, as well as in its outskirts, garden-housing estates were built or planned. To this day, in the suburban landscape, these areas are distinguished by a vast content of greenery and small-town character, but the investment pressure is so intense that changes are taking place at a dynamic pace. Often, even the legal protection of these values is not sufficient to resist these urban processes. Thus, the purpose of the article is to show the problems of protecting settlement systems with the features of garden cities in the suburban area of Warsaw. The research uses the case study research method and critical analysis of formal and legal conditions. Interviews with residents were additional support. The examples giv...

Research paper thumbnail of Miejsce przestrzeni publicznej w wizji tworzenia nowoczesnej metropolii międzywojnia na przykładzie Warszawy

Celem artykułu jest uwypuklenie roli, jaką odgrywała przestrzeń publiczna w życiu międzywojennej ... more Celem artykułu jest uwypuklenie roli, jaką odgrywała przestrzeń publiczna w życiu międzywojennej Warszawy. Nie tylko wybudowane ulice, place czy parki stanowią przedmiot analizy, ale również wizjonerskie projekcje tego, jak nowoczesna przestrzeń w mieście może wyglądać. Te dwa komponenty: wizję i realizację najlepiej można zaobserwować w działaniach prezydenta Warszawy Stefana Starzyńskiego. Do dzisiaj jest on postacią najbardziej utożsamianą z wizją tworzenia Warszawy jako metropolii europejskiej XX w. Prezentacja wybranych projektów i realizacji ma na celu wskazanie tego okresu przekształceń Warszawy, jako jednego z najcenniejszych w historii urbanistyki warszawskiej pod względem kształtowania przestrzeni użytkowanych publicznie. Słowa kluczowe: przestrzeń publiczna, międzywojenna Warszawa, gospodarka przestrzenna. The objective of this paper is to underscore the role played by public space in the life of interwar War-saw. It is not only the built streets, squares, and parks that are the subject of analysis. There is also the visionary projection of just what modern space in a city can be like. These two components-vision and execution-can best be observed in the efforts of Stefan Starzyński, the Mayor of Warsaw. Even today, he continues to be the figure most identified with a vision for making Warsaw into a European metropolis of the 20th century. This presentation of selected designs and completed projects is intended to point to this period of city transformation as one of the most valuable in the history of Warsaw urban planning in terms of molding publically used space.

Research paper thumbnail of Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Jakuba Apostoła w Szadku i jego parafianie

Biuletyn Szadkowski, 2017

SZADEK NA STAREJ FOTOGRAFII KOŚCIÓŁ PW. WNIEBOWZIĘCIA NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ MARYI PANNY I ŚW. JAKUBA APOST... more SZADEK NA STAREJ FOTOGRAFII KOŚCIÓŁ PW. WNIEBOWZIĘCIA NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ MARYI PANNY I ŚW. JAKUBA APOSTOŁA W SZADKU I JEGO PARAFIANIE zebrał i opracował-Jarosław Stulczewski Parafia w Szadku została erygowana w XII w. Obecny kościół w stylu gotyckim, murowany, trzynawowy, halowy zbudowany został w 1331 r., konsekrowany w 1335 r. pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Jakuba Apostoła przez abpa Janisława. Wielokrotnie odnawiany i restaurowany. Świątynię rozbudowano w XV i XVI w., a także w 1868 r. i w 1905 r. (dobudowano kruchty). Obok kościoła wznosi się dzwonnica o charakterze obronnej baszty z wąskimi otworami strzelniczymi z XIV-XV w. Zbudowana na rzucie kwadratu, murowana z cegły gotyckiej o układzie polskiej. W 1967 r. kościół i dzwonnica zostały wpisane na listę zabytków Narodowego Instytutu Dziedzictwa i należą do najciekawszych i najlepiej zachowanych zabytków sztuki gotyckiej na terenie województwa łódzkiego.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Rural Areas in the Creation of Eco-Resilient Suburbs of Warsaw

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Architectura, 2020

The aim of the article is to present alternatives to the future development of rural areas in the... more The aim of the article is to present alternatives to the future development of rural areas in the suburbs of large cities such as Warsaw. The functional and spatial changes in the neighbouring areas of the Polish capital perfectly illustrate what is also happening in other metropolises. Unfortunately, not only the main city itself but also the neighbouring municipalities experience investment pressure. This process consumes more and more areas and favours their irrational spatial and functional development, which has its negative environmental effects. In the face of threats that result from climate change, instead of looking for solutions that are logistically and technologically complicated, resources that are still available around large cities can be used. Undoubtedly, in addition to natural landscape areas, such areas may be agricultural areas. Instead of re-qualifying them, their potential can be used in creating an eco-resilient suburbs system, which is also the ecological ba...

Research paper thumbnail of Use of Renewable Energy Sources as a Tool Supporting the Protection of Cultural Values of Warsaw’s Suburbs: Case Study of Manor in Warsaw-Białołęka

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Architectura, 2021

The article aims to present the research results on the possibility of using alternative energy s... more The article aims to present the research results on the possibility of using alternative energy sources and pro-ecological solutions as a tool supporting the protection of the cultural and natural landscape of the suburbs of Warsaw. Near Warsaw, there are individual objects or complexes that constitute this area’s cultural identity. The difficulty is to adapt them to current energy standards without interfering with their original material, especially concerning wooden buildings. Instead of subjecting them to thermal modernization, it is worth considering alternative solutions, such as photovoltaics. A wooden manor house in Warsaw-Białołęka was selected for detailed research. The study has shown that the optimal use of 26 photovoltaic modules that were adopted with a total installation capacity of 7.54 kWp will be optimal for this type of edifice. The simple payback time of the investment will be about ten years. To eliminate the negative aesthetic effect of the installation, panels...

Research paper thumbnail of Suburban areas of historical value as an important element of the ecological buffer of Warsaw

ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM - Architectura Budownictwo, 2021

The article aims to identify areas of historical, cultural, and landscape values that are located... more The article aims to identify areas of historical, cultural, and landscape values that are located in the suburban area of Warsaw and which may play an essential role in stabilizing the urban ecosystem of Warsaw in the future. Since it turns out that the most effective form of preserving these values is to take them under legal protection, the article shows good and bad practices in this area, identifying the most significant threats and indicating opportunities and scenarios worth considering for the future. Finally, the purpose of the article is to draw attention to the importance of spatial and scenic connections, emphasizing the importance of the surrounding landscape, which was once an immanent feature of, e.g. suburban estates. The hypothesis is that in the face of progressing climate change and melting natural resources, it is worth paying attention to the importance of all urban ecosystem elements, even smaller ones, because they are a component of a larger whole and are required for ecological balance. Existing resources should be strengthened and protected, and new places for protection should be sought. Such sites may be the former foregrounds, the immediate surroundings of monuments, which in the past functioned as larger compositions and should be protected as such.

Research paper thumbnail of Espacios verdes urbanos como componente de un ecosistema. Funciones, servicios, usuarios, participación de la comunidad, iniciativas y acciones

Revista de Urbanismo, Dec 27, 2017

This paper aims to the review the existing literature on some important features of urban green s... more This paper aims to the review the existing literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban environment and supplying ecosystem services such as biodiversity and climate regulation. Thus, the urban green space is an important component of an ecosystem in any community development. Meeting the needs of users is related with the functions and services that urban green spaces provide to communities. Community involvement, engagement and development require mechanisms to ensure meeting the needs and aspirations of local users in the community. The methods employed in this analysis are the literature and documents review, and analysis of existing data on uses and users. As conclusions, the paper suggests environmental, economic and social initiatives for local authorities and communities that can be applied to all represented and involved stakeholders.

Research paper thumbnail of Pre-war Inspirations in Shaping Green Spaces in Post-war Warsaw

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

This article explores green space planning in Warsaw between 1916 and 1954, as an example of the ... more This article explores green space planning in Warsaw between 1916 and 1954, as an example of the creative development of the concept of shaping green spaces through years in the city. Based on relevant plans and documents this study shows that regardless of the conditions or political system, the urban green areas adopted after the war was optimal, because it resulted from the real needs of the state capital, which after many years of partitions, regained independence, and thus the ability to self-decide about its further development. The article examines the impact of planning concepts from the interwar period on the reconstruction of Warsaw in shaping green spaces. The paper focuses on indicating the similarities and differences in urban plans derived from the interwar time and the “social-realistic” period. The research starts with studies at the general level and leads to detailed solutions. The research uses the method of critical analysis of source data, including cartographic...

Research paper thumbnail of Urban green infrastructure as a tool for controlling the resilience of urban sprawl

Environment, Development and Sustainability

This paper is aimed to analyze the existing relationships and controlling functions between the u... more This paper is aimed to analyze the existing relationships and controlling functions between the urban green infrastructures on the resilience of the urban sprawl. The analysis begins questioning whether urban sprawl sustainable growth can be controlled after achieving urban supported by urban green infrastructure. The analytic method used is based on developing a conceptual and theoretical framework of reference to review the literature on the main variables of the research: Green infrastructure, resilience, and urban sprawl. It is concluded that while it is difficult to find linear causality in a direct relationship among the variables of the analysis, it is supported by the existence of more holistic connectivity leading to the controlling of the urban sprawl. The analysis suggests that a holistic approach is required to build urban resilience based on green infrastructure by addressing a fuller range of ecosystem disturbances and disasters, to create the outcomes that develop the environmental and ecological benefits of urban spectrum of ecosystem disturbances and disasters, to create the outcomes that develop the environmental and ecological benefits of urban sprawl.

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of Demographic Changes in Urban Decline and Shrinkage

Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals

This chapter is aimed to analyse the implications that demographic changes have on urban decline ... more This chapter is aimed to analyse the implications that demographic changes have on urban decline and shrinkage in a global environment. The analysis departs from the assumption that deindustrialization restructuring and demographic suburbanization processes contribute to economic urban decline and shrinkage. After reviewing the evolution of urban decline and shrinkage framed on a methodological approach, the study analyses in detail the different factors involved in any demographic and urban decline and shrinkage. It is concluded that deindustrialization restructuring, demographic decline, and suburbanization processes are crucial in urban shrinkage.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Urban Green Spaces in the Transformation of Community Ecosystem in Developing Countries

Developing Eco-Cities Through Policy, Planning, and Innovation

This chapter aims to analyze the review the existing literature on some important features of urb... more This chapter aims to analyze the review the existing literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives, and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban environment and supplying ecosystem services such as biodiversity and climate regulation. Meeting the needs of users is related with the functions and services that urban green spaces provide to communities. The methods employed in this analysis are the empirical literature and documents review, analysis of existing data on uses and users, interviews with authorities, and more detailed examination of a case specific data. Also, as some concluding remarks, some wider environmental, economic, and social initiatives for local authorities and communities are suggested that can justify initiatives by all represent...

Research paper thumbnail of The History of City Planning at the Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology: Theory and Practice

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

This article seeks to underline the role played in project work by the history of city developmen... more This article seeks to underline the role played in project work by the history of city development. From the outset, the teaching on this subject at the Faculty of Architecture of Warsaw University of Technology combined theory and practice together closely, as is evidenced by both the curriculum as such and the ways in which it was taught. Moreover, it is attested clearly in the CVs of those who taught the subject. This paper, therefore, presents the roles played by various different urban planners and researchers into the history of urban planning, when it comes to the evolution of teaching on planning propaedeutic and urbanplanning design. From the moment it came into being in 1915, the Faculty of Architecture had thought architectural planning and planning as such, as well as urban-planning design, with this also linking up with the study of the history of architecture and the history of city planning. Only the second institution in Poland (after Lvov in 1913) to establish a Department of City Planning (hence one dealing with urban-planning design), lecturers here were both practising architects and urban planners, and researchers in the field of history. The co-founder of the Faculty of Architecture, Tadeusz Tołwiński (1887-1951) began teaching in this field with a view to its serving as a basis for further work on design in cultural circles. And in his first handbook on urban-planning design (from 1934), that author devoted his first volume to a discussion of historical cities. The second then dealt with the design of the contemporary city, while the third volume dealt with the design of urban green space. T. Tołwiński's approach to design took account of the achievements in the new field thereof that urban planning represented, such as the zoning of cities and the development of communal transport; while also linking this up with the sensitivity of a designer seeking to create a beautiful and healthy environment for living in the city that is at the same time loaded with significance. Wacław Ostrowski (1907-1990) expanded the scope of teaching on the urban-planning history in order to include the city in the times of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the start of the 20th century. Affording broad treatment to the matter of history of city planning, he at the same time drew attention to the ecological, social and cultural dimensions of the city creation process. Teresa Zarębska (1932-2003) continued with teaching of the basics of urban-planning design as first laid out by her predecessors. In her activity, she focused on research work, the results of which gained immediate implementation in the teaching programme for the subject, officially known as the History of City Planning. However, it was further her service to expand the teaching to include matters of the protection of urban structures. She then combined her research and teaching work with activity serving the protection of heritage towns and cities. And through to the present day, a key thrust to the teaching at WAPW has been for theory to link up with practice. For ultimately, there is no way to design in European cities without having some knowledge of the way in which they developed.

Research paper thumbnail of Urban Green Spaces as a Component of an Ecosystem

Research paper thumbnail of Changing approaches to green infrastructure design: from modernism to the future: Warsaw case study

URBAN DESIGN International

International modernism has brought new solutions to urban greenery, primarily aimed at improving... more International modernism has brought new solutions to urban greenery, primarily aimed at improving the living conditions of the inhabitants. Currently, much more is expected of green areas, and at the same time, various impacts influence their modifications. The article focusses on changing approaches to the issue of green wedges design resulting from the socio-political transformation and the changes in approaches to city planning priorities. We selected Warsaw for detailed research, where the evolution of this approach can be clearly observed. The study showed the changes in the size, layout and function of one of the most important green areas and residents’ expectations. The formulated conclusions and threads may be helpful in spatial policy, spatial planning and urban design in various cities with an open areas structure similar to Warsaw.

Research paper thumbnail of Green Economic Growth Based on Urban Ecology and Biodiversity

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies, 2021

This chapter has the objective to analyze the urban ecology, the biological diversity or biodiver... more This chapter has the objective to analyze the urban ecology, the biological diversity or biodiversity, and their adaptive cycle as the fundamentals of green economic growth. The analysis begins questioning the implications that some assumptions of urban ecology and biodiversity, such as the socio-ecosystems, resilience, ecosystem services, and adaptive cycle have on the creation of green economic growth. A series of different dimensions of resilience are proposed as subsystems that contribute to the general resilience of a system. The method used is the analytical based on a review of the conceptual and theoretical literature. This analysis concludes that the connectivity of processes and functions of urban ecology and biodiversity are relevant to the creation of green economic growth in terms of green economic value.

Research paper thumbnail of The information environment of the aesthetic creation of environment-friendly solutions and the application of alternative energy sources in suburban zones

on the w@terfront, 2019

The information environment of the aesthetic creation of environment-friendly solutions and the a... more The information environment of the aesthetic creation of environment-friendly solutions and the application of alternative energy sources in suburban zones

Research paper thumbnail of Implications of Urban Sustainability, Socio-Ecosystems, and Ecosystem Services

Current State and Future Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity, 2020

This chapter aims to analyze the implications that urban sustainability, socio-ecosystems, and ec... more This chapter aims to analyze the implications that urban sustainability, socio-ecosystems, and ecosystem services have as the bases to design the urban green growth strategies. The method used is the analytic based on the theoretical and conceptual literature reviews on the topics described. Urban sustainability and environmental performance integrates biodiversity and socio-ecosystems for the provision of better quality ecosystem services supported by green infrastructure design into the green projects aimed to achieve economic and environmental benefits. It is concluded that the ecosystem services and human well-being may suffer irreversible severe declines if sustainability is not built based on biodiversity of socio ecosystems, green infrastructure, and natural capital.

Research paper thumbnail of Urban Green Spaces as a Component of an Ecosystem

Handbook of Engaged Sustainability, 2018

This chapter is aimed at analyzing a review of the empirical literature on some important feature... more This chapter is aimed at analyzing a review of the empirical literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives, and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurial and Institutional Analysis of Biodiesel Companies in Mexico

Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development, 2019

The objective of the chapter is to analyze the role of the institutions in the biodiesel industry... more The objective of the chapter is to analyze the role of the institutions in the biodiesel industry, in order to know if there is a relationship with the quality and maturity of the same with the ventures. Starting from a literary review, the framework of the current situation is identified, covering aspects related to formal institutions, laws, rules, regulatory bodies, and the theory that supports the relationship between institutions and entrepreneurship. The chapter concludes that the institutions in Mexico have increased their maturity and incentive to increase the number of producers and distributors of biodiesel, thus taking advantage of the growing market.

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurship Development in the Urban Metropolitan Guadalajara

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 2019

This chapter analyzes startups from the perspective of the theory of entrepreneurship. Based on a... more This chapter analyzes startups from the perspective of the theory of entrepreneurship. Based on a literature review, the historical context of entrepreneurship in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara (MAG) is explored, evaluating the variables that are important to successful entrepreneurship. The authors conclude that Mexico from their national policies and the state of Jalisco from its development plan created the conditions to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem; however, there are key indicators that slow the growth of startups based on technology and innovation.

Research paper thumbnail of Problems of Garden-City Protection in the Suburban Area of Warsaw

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020

The paper aims to present the issues of protection of settlement with features of garden-cities i... more The paper aims to present the issues of protection of settlement with features of garden-cities in the suburban area of Warsaw. Howard’s idea of combining the advantages of the city and the village in one was so popular that it also affected Warsaw. In the area of Warsaw-city, as well as in its outskirts, garden-housing estates were built or planned. To this day, in the suburban landscape, these areas are distinguished by a vast content of greenery and small-town character, but the investment pressure is so intense that changes are taking place at a dynamic pace. Often, even the legal protection of these values is not sufficient to resist these urban processes. Thus, the purpose of the article is to show the problems of protecting settlement systems with the features of garden cities in the suburban area of Warsaw. The research uses the case study research method and critical analysis of formal and legal conditions. Interviews with residents were additional support. The examples giv...

Research paper thumbnail of Miejsce przestrzeni publicznej w wizji tworzenia nowoczesnej metropolii międzywojnia na przykładzie Warszawy

Celem artykułu jest uwypuklenie roli, jaką odgrywała przestrzeń publiczna w życiu międzywojennej ... more Celem artykułu jest uwypuklenie roli, jaką odgrywała przestrzeń publiczna w życiu międzywojennej Warszawy. Nie tylko wybudowane ulice, place czy parki stanowią przedmiot analizy, ale również wizjonerskie projekcje tego, jak nowoczesna przestrzeń w mieście może wyglądać. Te dwa komponenty: wizję i realizację najlepiej można zaobserwować w działaniach prezydenta Warszawy Stefana Starzyńskiego. Do dzisiaj jest on postacią najbardziej utożsamianą z wizją tworzenia Warszawy jako metropolii europejskiej XX w. Prezentacja wybranych projektów i realizacji ma na celu wskazanie tego okresu przekształceń Warszawy, jako jednego z najcenniejszych w historii urbanistyki warszawskiej pod względem kształtowania przestrzeni użytkowanych publicznie. Słowa kluczowe: przestrzeń publiczna, międzywojenna Warszawa, gospodarka przestrzenna. The objective of this paper is to underscore the role played by public space in the life of interwar War-saw. It is not only the built streets, squares, and parks that are the subject of analysis. There is also the visionary projection of just what modern space in a city can be like. These two components-vision and execution-can best be observed in the efforts of Stefan Starzyński, the Mayor of Warsaw. Even today, he continues to be the figure most identified with a vision for making Warsaw into a European metropolis of the 20th century. This presentation of selected designs and completed projects is intended to point to this period of city transformation as one of the most valuable in the history of Warsaw urban planning in terms of molding publically used space.

Research paper thumbnail of Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Jakuba Apostoła w Szadku i jego parafianie

Biuletyn Szadkowski, 2017

SZADEK NA STAREJ FOTOGRAFII KOŚCIÓŁ PW. WNIEBOWZIĘCIA NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ MARYI PANNY I ŚW. JAKUBA APOST... more SZADEK NA STAREJ FOTOGRAFII KOŚCIÓŁ PW. WNIEBOWZIĘCIA NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ MARYI PANNY I ŚW. JAKUBA APOSTOŁA W SZADKU I JEGO PARAFIANIE zebrał i opracował-Jarosław Stulczewski Parafia w Szadku została erygowana w XII w. Obecny kościół w stylu gotyckim, murowany, trzynawowy, halowy zbudowany został w 1331 r., konsekrowany w 1335 r. pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Jakuba Apostoła przez abpa Janisława. Wielokrotnie odnawiany i restaurowany. Świątynię rozbudowano w XV i XVI w., a także w 1868 r. i w 1905 r. (dobudowano kruchty). Obok kościoła wznosi się dzwonnica o charakterze obronnej baszty z wąskimi otworami strzelniczymi z XIV-XV w. Zbudowana na rzucie kwadratu, murowana z cegły gotyckiej o układzie polskiej. W 1967 r. kościół i dzwonnica zostały wpisane na listę zabytków Narodowego Instytutu Dziedzictwa i należą do najciekawszych i najlepiej zachowanych zabytków sztuki gotyckiej na terenie województwa łódzkiego.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Rural Areas in the Creation of Eco-Resilient Suburbs of Warsaw

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Architectura, 2020

The aim of the article is to present alternatives to the future development of rural areas in the... more The aim of the article is to present alternatives to the future development of rural areas in the suburbs of large cities such as Warsaw. The functional and spatial changes in the neighbouring areas of the Polish capital perfectly illustrate what is also happening in other metropolises. Unfortunately, not only the main city itself but also the neighbouring municipalities experience investment pressure. This process consumes more and more areas and favours their irrational spatial and functional development, which has its negative environmental effects. In the face of threats that result from climate change, instead of looking for solutions that are logistically and technologically complicated, resources that are still available around large cities can be used. Undoubtedly, in addition to natural landscape areas, such areas may be agricultural areas. Instead of re-qualifying them, their potential can be used in creating an eco-resilient suburbs system, which is also the ecological ba...

Research paper thumbnail of Use of Renewable Energy Sources as a Tool Supporting the Protection of Cultural Values of Warsaw’s Suburbs: Case Study of Manor in Warsaw-Białołęka

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Architectura, 2021

The article aims to present the research results on the possibility of using alternative energy s... more The article aims to present the research results on the possibility of using alternative energy sources and pro-ecological solutions as a tool supporting the protection of the cultural and natural landscape of the suburbs of Warsaw. Near Warsaw, there are individual objects or complexes that constitute this area’s cultural identity. The difficulty is to adapt them to current energy standards without interfering with their original material, especially concerning wooden buildings. Instead of subjecting them to thermal modernization, it is worth considering alternative solutions, such as photovoltaics. A wooden manor house in Warsaw-Białołęka was selected for detailed research. The study has shown that the optimal use of 26 photovoltaic modules that were adopted with a total installation capacity of 7.54 kWp will be optimal for this type of edifice. The simple payback time of the investment will be about ten years. To eliminate the negative aesthetic effect of the installation, panels...

Research paper thumbnail of Suburban areas of historical value as an important element of the ecological buffer of Warsaw

ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM - Architectura Budownictwo, 2021

The article aims to identify areas of historical, cultural, and landscape values that are located... more The article aims to identify areas of historical, cultural, and landscape values that are located in the suburban area of Warsaw and which may play an essential role in stabilizing the urban ecosystem of Warsaw in the future. Since it turns out that the most effective form of preserving these values is to take them under legal protection, the article shows good and bad practices in this area, identifying the most significant threats and indicating opportunities and scenarios worth considering for the future. Finally, the purpose of the article is to draw attention to the importance of spatial and scenic connections, emphasizing the importance of the surrounding landscape, which was once an immanent feature of, e.g. suburban estates. The hypothesis is that in the face of progressing climate change and melting natural resources, it is worth paying attention to the importance of all urban ecosystem elements, even smaller ones, because they are a component of a larger whole and are required for ecological balance. Existing resources should be strengthened and protected, and new places for protection should be sought. Such sites may be the former foregrounds, the immediate surroundings of monuments, which in the past functioned as larger compositions and should be protected as such.

Research paper thumbnail of Espacios verdes urbanos como componente de un ecosistema. Funciones, servicios, usuarios, participación de la comunidad, iniciativas y acciones

Revista de Urbanismo, Dec 27, 2017

This paper aims to the review the existing literature on some important features of urban green s... more This paper aims to the review the existing literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban environment and supplying ecosystem services such as biodiversity and climate regulation. Thus, the urban green space is an important component of an ecosystem in any community development. Meeting the needs of users is related with the functions and services that urban green spaces provide to communities. Community involvement, engagement and development require mechanisms to ensure meeting the needs and aspirations of local users in the community. The methods employed in this analysis are the literature and documents review, and analysis of existing data on uses and users. As conclusions, the paper suggests environmental, economic and social initiatives for local authorities and communities that can be applied to all represented and involved stakeholders.

Research paper thumbnail of Pre-war Inspirations in Shaping Green Spaces in Post-war Warsaw

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

This article explores green space planning in Warsaw between 1916 and 1954, as an example of the ... more This article explores green space planning in Warsaw between 1916 and 1954, as an example of the creative development of the concept of shaping green spaces through years in the city. Based on relevant plans and documents this study shows that regardless of the conditions or political system, the urban green areas adopted after the war was optimal, because it resulted from the real needs of the state capital, which after many years of partitions, regained independence, and thus the ability to self-decide about its further development. The article examines the impact of planning concepts from the interwar period on the reconstruction of Warsaw in shaping green spaces. The paper focuses on indicating the similarities and differences in urban plans derived from the interwar time and the “social-realistic” period. The research starts with studies at the general level and leads to detailed solutions. The research uses the method of critical analysis of source data, including cartographic...

Research paper thumbnail of Urban green infrastructure as a tool for controlling the resilience of urban sprawl

Environment, Development and Sustainability

This paper is aimed to analyze the existing relationships and controlling functions between the u... more This paper is aimed to analyze the existing relationships and controlling functions between the urban green infrastructures on the resilience of the urban sprawl. The analysis begins questioning whether urban sprawl sustainable growth can be controlled after achieving urban supported by urban green infrastructure. The analytic method used is based on developing a conceptual and theoretical framework of reference to review the literature on the main variables of the research: Green infrastructure, resilience, and urban sprawl. It is concluded that while it is difficult to find linear causality in a direct relationship among the variables of the analysis, it is supported by the existence of more holistic connectivity leading to the controlling of the urban sprawl. The analysis suggests that a holistic approach is required to build urban resilience based on green infrastructure by addressing a fuller range of ecosystem disturbances and disasters, to create the outcomes that develop the environmental and ecological benefits of urban spectrum of ecosystem disturbances and disasters, to create the outcomes that develop the environmental and ecological benefits of urban sprawl.

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of Demographic Changes in Urban Decline and Shrinkage

Smart Cities, Citizen Welfare, and the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals

This chapter is aimed to analyse the implications that demographic changes have on urban decline ... more This chapter is aimed to analyse the implications that demographic changes have on urban decline and shrinkage in a global environment. The analysis departs from the assumption that deindustrialization restructuring and demographic suburbanization processes contribute to economic urban decline and shrinkage. After reviewing the evolution of urban decline and shrinkage framed on a methodological approach, the study analyses in detail the different factors involved in any demographic and urban decline and shrinkage. It is concluded that deindustrialization restructuring, demographic decline, and suburbanization processes are crucial in urban shrinkage.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Urban Green Spaces in the Transformation of Community Ecosystem in Developing Countries

Developing Eco-Cities Through Policy, Planning, and Innovation

This chapter aims to analyze the review the existing literature on some important features of urb... more This chapter aims to analyze the review the existing literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives, and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban environment and supplying ecosystem services such as biodiversity and climate regulation. Meeting the needs of users is related with the functions and services that urban green spaces provide to communities. The methods employed in this analysis are the empirical literature and documents review, analysis of existing data on uses and users, interviews with authorities, and more detailed examination of a case specific data. Also, as some concluding remarks, some wider environmental, economic, and social initiatives for local authorities and communities are suggested that can justify initiatives by all represent...

Research paper thumbnail of The History of City Planning at the Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology: Theory and Practice

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

This article seeks to underline the role played in project work by the history of city developmen... more This article seeks to underline the role played in project work by the history of city development. From the outset, the teaching on this subject at the Faculty of Architecture of Warsaw University of Technology combined theory and practice together closely, as is evidenced by both the curriculum as such and the ways in which it was taught. Moreover, it is attested clearly in the CVs of those who taught the subject. This paper, therefore, presents the roles played by various different urban planners and researchers into the history of urban planning, when it comes to the evolution of teaching on planning propaedeutic and urbanplanning design. From the moment it came into being in 1915, the Faculty of Architecture had thought architectural planning and planning as such, as well as urban-planning design, with this also linking up with the study of the history of architecture and the history of city planning. Only the second institution in Poland (after Lvov in 1913) to establish a Department of City Planning (hence one dealing with urban-planning design), lecturers here were both practising architects and urban planners, and researchers in the field of history. The co-founder of the Faculty of Architecture, Tadeusz Tołwiński (1887-1951) began teaching in this field with a view to its serving as a basis for further work on design in cultural circles. And in his first handbook on urban-planning design (from 1934), that author devoted his first volume to a discussion of historical cities. The second then dealt with the design of the contemporary city, while the third volume dealt with the design of urban green space. T. Tołwiński's approach to design took account of the achievements in the new field thereof that urban planning represented, such as the zoning of cities and the development of communal transport; while also linking this up with the sensitivity of a designer seeking to create a beautiful and healthy environment for living in the city that is at the same time loaded with significance. Wacław Ostrowski (1907-1990) expanded the scope of teaching on the urban-planning history in order to include the city in the times of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the start of the 20th century. Affording broad treatment to the matter of history of city planning, he at the same time drew attention to the ecological, social and cultural dimensions of the city creation process. Teresa Zarębska (1932-2003) continued with teaching of the basics of urban-planning design as first laid out by her predecessors. In her activity, she focused on research work, the results of which gained immediate implementation in the teaching programme for the subject, officially known as the History of City Planning. However, it was further her service to expand the teaching to include matters of the protection of urban structures. She then combined her research and teaching work with activity serving the protection of heritage towns and cities. And through to the present day, a key thrust to the teaching at WAPW has been for theory to link up with practice. For ultimately, there is no way to design in European cities without having some knowledge of the way in which they developed.