<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>An important factor in the location of the first human settlements was access to a river. Connected with industrialization, the progressive process of turning the city away from rivers caused the degradation of watercourses and their surroundings. Degraded rivers have become a shameful problem and a barrier to intensively developing cities. In the 21st century, the advantages of well-developed boulevards were recognized. This article analyzes the role of the river in the urban spatial development and public spaces related to the river. In addition, opportunities for the improvement of riverside urban spaces are presented on the example of the area of Stare Dębniki and Salwator in Cracow. Detailed variants were developed as part of the <italic>Przepis na miasto</italic> workshops.</p></abstract>

An important factor in the location of the first human settlements was access to a river. Connected with industrialization, the progressive process of turning the city away from rivers caused the degradation of watercourses and their surroundings. Degraded rivers have become a shameful problem and a barrier to intensively developing cities. In the 21st century, the advantages of well-developed boulevards were recognized. This article analyzes the role of the river in the urban spatial development and public spaces related to the river. In addition, opportunities for the improvement of riverside urban spaces are presented on the example of the area of Stare Dębniki and Salwator in Cracow. Detailed variants were developed as part of the Przepis na miasto workshops.

The role of the Vistula river in the spatial development of riverine residential districts in Cracow

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An important factor in the location of the first human settlements was access to a river. Connected with industrialization, the progressive process of turning...

The role of the Vistula river in the spatial development of riverine residential districts in Cracow

Publié en ligne: 21 mai 2020

Pages: 5 - 18

Reçu: 27 juil. 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.127.8966

Mots clés
city, river, boulevard, spatial development, public space

© 2019 Krystian Banet et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Public License.

The role of the Vistula river in the spatial development of riverine residential districts in Cracow

Publié en ligne: 21 mai 2020

Pages: 5 - 18

Reçu: 27 juil. 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.127.8966

Mots cléscity, river, boulevard, spatial development, public space

© 2019 Krystian Banet et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Public License.

Mots clés
city, river, boulevard, spatial development, public space