Bożena Degórska
Articles
Green infrastructure as a very important quality factor in urban areas – Warsaw case study
Europa XXI (2017) vol. 32, pp. 51-70 | 
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doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2017.32.4
Abstract This study seeks to show – by reference to the example of Poland’s capital city – the important role played by green infrastructure in a city’s spatial structure, as well as the functions served as an important element of urban space exerting an influence on people’s quality of life. The article describes the spatial structure characterising Warsaw’s green infrastructure, its different component parts, and its connections with undeveloped areas surrounding the city. Attention is paid to the different shares that biologically active areas account for in the different Districts making up Warsaw. Also, predictions are made regarding likely directions of change in the city’s land-cover structure.
Keywords: green infrastructure, human wellbeing, climate change, Warsaw
[bodego@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
[m.degor@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
Citation
APA: Degórska, B., & Degórski, M. (2017). Green infrastructure as a very important quality factor in urban areas – Warsaw case study. Europa XXI, 32, 51-70. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2017.32.4
MLA: Degórska, Bożena, and Degórski, Marek. "Green infrastructure as a very important quality factor in urban areas – Warsaw case study". Europa XXI, vol. 32, 2017, pp. 51-70. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2017.32.4
Chicago: Degórska, Bożena, and Degórski, Marek. "Green infrastructure as a very important quality factor in urban areas – Warsaw case study". Europa XXI 32 (2017): 51-70. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2017.32.4
Harvard: Degórska, B., & Degórski, M. 2017. "Green infrastructure as a very important quality factor in urban areas – Warsaw case study". Europa XXI, vol. 32, pp. 51-70. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2017.32.4
Europa XXI (2015) vol. 29, pp. 43-58 | Full text
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.3
Abstract The work described here has sought to determine soil water content change and its relation with the change in the main agro-climate forming meteorological elements for the 1981-2010 period in comparison with the 1951-1980 one. Changes in the main meteorological elements, which lead to spoiled agrometeorological conditions in the second half of the 20th century over the Bulgaria, were identified. These trends are confirmed in the climatic scenarios for future changes through to 2050 and 2070.
Keywords: soil water content, agrometeorological conditions, climate change, winter wheat
[m.degor@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
[k.blaz@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
[mkuchcik@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
[bodego@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
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APA: Georgieva, V., Kazandjiev, V., Degórski, M., Błażejczyk, K., Kuchcik, M., & Degórska, B. (2015). Investigation on soil moisture reserves and meteorological conditions in relation to basic soil types in Bulgaria. Europa XXI, 29, 43-58. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.3
MLA: Georgieva, Veska, et al. "Investigation on soil moisture reserves and meteorological conditions in relation to basic soil types in Bulgaria". Europa XXI, vol. 29, 2015, pp. 43-58. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.3
Chicago: Georgieva, Veska, Kazandjiev, Valentin, Degórski, Marek, Błażejczyk, Krzysztof, Kuchcik, Magdalena, and Degórska, Bożena. "Investigation on soil moisture reserves and meteorological conditions in relation to basic soil types in Bulgaria". Europa XXI 29 (2015): 43-58. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.3
Harvard: Georgieva, V., Kazandjiev, V., Degórski, M., Błażejczyk, K., Kuchcik, M., & Degórska, B. 2015. "Investigation on soil moisture reserves and meteorological conditions in relation to basic soil types in Bulgaria". Europa XXI, vol. 29, pp. 43-58. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.3
Europa XXI (2015) vol. 29, pp. 95-109 | Full text
doi: https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.7
Abstract This article draws attention to key aspects of the dynamic relationship between urbanisation and climatic conditioning, with particular account taken of the ventilating and cooling of cities and the influence of ecological continuity and connectivity between urban and open areas. Such phenomena are discussed in the context of the quality of life enjoyed by inhabitants of urbanised areas. The role of green infrastructure in shaping urban space from the point of view of the easing or amelioration of negative thermal phenomena is discussed, as is the influence of climatic conditions on the functioning of cities’ water systems. Reference is also made to demographic change in cities, given the major influence this has on inhabitants’ vulnerability to the negative impacts of developing heat islands, most especially in periods of severe and/or prolonged heatwaves.
Keywords: climate change, adaptation, urban areas, Poland
[bodego@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
[m.degor@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
Citation
APA: Degórska, B., & Degórski, M. (2015). The process of the spatial development of large cities in Poland and its adaptation to climate change: opportunities and threats. Europa XXI, 29, 95-109. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.7
MLA: Degórska, Bożena, and Degórski, Marek. "The process of the spatial development of large cities in Poland and its adaptation to climate change: opportunities and threats". Europa XXI, vol. 29, 2015, pp. 95-109. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.7
Chicago: Degórska, Bożena, and Degórski, Marek. "The process of the spatial development of large cities in Poland and its adaptation to climate change: opportunities and threats". Europa XXI 29 (2015): 95-109. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.7
Harvard: Degórska, B., & Degórski, M. 2015. "The process of the spatial development of large cities in Poland and its adaptation to climate change: opportunities and threats". Europa XXI, vol. 29, pp. 95-109. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.7