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Art has always been and still is a mirror in which human activity is reflected. One of the basic human activities is physical activity, thanks to which humans are able to satisfy their needs, improve health and also function in society. Therefore, there are different relationships between physical activity and art. Both of them are present in the public space of cities and this aspect of connection is addressed in the article. The first research question addresses how the presence of art in public space can contri...

In the today’s spatial structure of the centre of Cracow there are many places associated with the former functions of industry or craftsmanship. Due to rapid development of the city in the 20th century industrial plants, which in the 19th century were located in the suburbs, are now in its central part. The goal of the study is to determine in what way old and unused industrial areas can create contemporary urban spaces. What is their potential to build an attractive public space? What is the attitude of the muni...

Artistic installation understood as art in a public space today constitutes a visually attractive method of healing and new characterization of aesthetically degraded places and landscapes, deprived of their cultural sense. Such works, created in the existing public space, by adding other contexts and symbolic meanings construct a completely new quality of a place, generate emotional sensations and experiences referring to the context of a place, the history of one’s ancestors and cultural heritage. An analysis of...

Newly-built residential districts are equipped with modern comforts and facilities for inhabitants-to-be in these days. These quarters combined comfortable flats in buildings of interesting and modern architectural design, built from energy-saving building materials. Blocks of flats are situated amid beautiful, green spots and they possess their own play grounds. The problem of already existing residential areas lies somewhere else. They are often multi-flat building built in the second half of the 20th century. T...

Cities as living organisms are subject to constant changes in time. The urban heritage conservation system introduced in Poland in the 20th century attempts to stop the process of natural transformation of the structure, particularly with reference to historical areas of development. Nevertheless, there is no way to preserve the changing life, functions, and communities this tissue is home to. The goal of this paper is to identify traces of old times in the city structure, as symbols of memory and identity of the ...

The article discusses the role of art in the city, particularly its transformative role in merging the processes of public participation and the regeneration of public spaces. It discusses the practical aspects of citizen engagement in the artistic projects in public city space. The process of promoting social participation in creating public space and public art, involving a variety of artists and forms of expression leads to experimentation in the public sphere. This experimentation results in an improved qualit...

The degree of satisfying the mobility needs acts as a determinant of the quality of life in the city. Simultaneously, urban transport is a source of numerous nuisances and threats due to excessive growth of motorization. The development of pedestrian traffic, on the other hand, is a solution to many problems faced by large cities. In this context, it is worth asking a following question: How should urban spaces that encourage pedestrian traffic be planned and shaped? The comfort of pedestrian traffic does not depe...

The document defining the spatial development policy of the city in Poland is study of conditions and directions of spatial management. For proper planning of public spaces, it is crucial that the study fulfills its regulatory functions accurately, protects the common good against the market game and against usurpation of these areas for non-social functions. Therefore, planning records should determine the accurate localization and ensure, within the designated boundaries, two things: firstly, a place for anticip...

Attractive public spaces are among the magnets encouraging people to settle down in. In this context, a question ought to be posed: how should public spaces be planned along with the phenomena of depopulation occurring in cities? The cognitive goal is to determine the relationship between urban shrinkage manifestations and public space planning on the example of selected Polish cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants. The practical goal is to set recommendations for the adaptation of urban spatial development po...

Examples of therapeutic space can be traced back hundreds of years ago. In ancient times, sacred groves, hills or caves with healing springs were used for therapeutic functions, while the medieval monastery gardens served as a kind of pharmaceutical facilities, which constituted a kind of therapeutic contemplative gardens. In the 19th century, there was a dynamic development of spa towns, whose specificity influenced the formation of characteristic elements of a public space (such as spa parks, concert shells and ...

The way seaside resorts have functioned from the very beginning of their founding idea has been the result of symbiosis – a close connection between the town and nature. West Pomeranian seaside tourist resorts have developed into today's resorts from former fishing villages or small summer resorts. Before the post-war political division of the historical Province of Pomerania, its resorts formed a uniform set of spatial assumptions, characterized by similar features and originating from common cultural roots. Esse...

The Cittaslow Association was founded in Italy in 1999 to solve problems relating to spatial transformations, economic development and local identity. Headquartered in Orvieto, the movement brings together towns from several countries. The Cittaslow movement is committed to improving the quality of life of residents by promoting healthy life, protecting natural and cultural heritage and respecting local traditions as well as promoting alternatives to the current model of global development. The paper deals with a ...

The philosophy of a housing estate adapted to the needs of the recipient is not new to the modern planners. Architects and developers alike have noted the need to humanize urban spaces – although they do not adequately benefit from habitat knowledge and experiences, the topicality of which has grown over the years. The modern housing structure requires a rethinking of the way public spaces are created and the responses to the everchanging needs of the inhabitants. The article includes the answers to the qualitativ...

The transformation of the former barracks areas is a long-term topic not only in Slovakia but also abroad. Their role and value change over time in cities. The current cultural and historical values and the value of the potential development itself is a discussed topic. The paper aims to map and evaluate the transformation processes and urban structures of selected barracks in Slovakia. By these examples, we describe individual trends and methods of working with the public space and the buildings themselves. The i...

Designing public spaces has become one of the most relevant issues in contemporary cities thanks to their integrating and inclusionary character. Public spaces are playing a far more important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging us to do different activities. Therefore, contemporary public spaces should enhance creativity, stimulate physical activity and influence mental health. The methodology used in the research includes literature survey, study visits and comparative analysis of some selected...

Searching for quality of density of the city eventually acts as an answer to the question about the possibility of improving its structure. Moreover, the goal for the contemporary city is to become gradually more and more competitive. Therefore, increasing polarization of urban structures – in terms of the quality of life that they offer – becomes domain of contemporaneity. At the same time, the process becomes a challenge for building visions of the future.The example of New York Manhattan shows the act of creati...

The aim of the article is to present characteristic astonishing phenomena occurring in health resorts located by the Baltic Sea. Coastal villages, especially those in which medical activities have been carried out for years, are of great interest to numerous tourists and visitors. Although there are 45 spa resorts in Poland, only six of them are located on the Baltic coast. (?winouj?cie, Kamie? Pomorski, Kolobrzeg, Ustka, Sopot and until 2007 D?bki). Seaside spa towns have been for years an attractive place for nu...