<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In Warsaw, measures are taken to safeguard the city against dangerous, extreme natural phenomena. These measures include mitigating the urban heat island phenomenon, protecting against storms, floods, and preventing the low water level in the Vistula river (the ADAPTCITY project). The following article concerns the development of the Vistula areas in Warsaw in relation to the risk of flooding. The article discusses the first comprehensive concepts for the development of areas on the Vistula in Warsaw, which have been in progress since the second half of the 19th century. The article presents flood prevention measures in the area of Warsaw. An example Warsaw district located on the banks of the Vistula, namely Białołęka, was characterized, as the area is at risk of flooding. The case study covered new housing estates being developed in the flood plain area of Białołęka.</p></abstract>

In Warsaw, measures are taken to safeguard the city against dangerous, extreme natural phenomena. These measures include mitigating the urban heat island phenomenon, protecting against storms, floods, and preventing the low water level in the Vistula river (the ADAPTCITY project). The following article concerns the development of the Vistula areas in Warsaw in relation to the risk of flooding. The article discusses the first comprehensive concepts for the development of areas on the Vistula in Warsaw, which have been in progress since the second half of the 19th century. The article presents flood prevention measures in the area of Warsaw. An example Warsaw district located on the banks of the Vistula, namely Białołęka, was characterized, as the area is at risk of flooding. The case study covered new housing estates being developed in the flood plain area of Białołęka.

Development of Areas by the Vistula River in Warsaw in the Context of Flood Issues as an Example of Adaptation to Climate Change

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In Warsaw, measures are taken to safeguard the city against dangerous, extreme natural phenomena. These measures include mitigating the urban heat island...

Development of Areas by the Vistula River in Warsaw in the Context of Flood Issues as an Example of Adaptation to Climate Change

Published Online: Jan 29, 2021

Page range: 51 - 60

Received: Oct 05, 2020

Accepted: Dec 05, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/aspa.2020.19.4.37

Keywords
flood plains, Vistula, Warsaw housing estates, flood control

© 2020 Eliza Maciejewska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Development of Areas by the Vistula River in Warsaw in the Context of Flood Issues as an Example of Adaptation to Climate Change

Published Online: Jan 29, 2021

Page range: 51 - 60

Received: Oct 05, 2020

Accepted: Dec 05, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/aspa.2020.19.4.37

Keywordsflood plains, Vistula, Warsaw housing estates, flood control

© 2020 Eliza Maciejewska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Keywords
flood plains, Vistula, Warsaw housing estates, flood control