The perception of urban green space during the COVID-19 pandemic : The case of Wrocław

• Autorzy: Jakóbiak Agnieszka , Patrzałek Wanda , Aslanoğlu Rengin

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/jwld.2024.151560

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Green spaces are integral to urban landscape, serving ecological, health, and recreational functions. During the pandemic, urban green spaces were crucial for enabling safe social distancing and enhancing well-being. This study delves into the perception, accessibilities, and qualities of urban green spaces in Wrocław during and after the pandemic. A survey was conducted to understand causes and effects of diverse usage of the urban green space, assessing changes in usage frequency before, during, and after lockdown, as well as public awareness of benefits associated with green spaces. Proximity to green spaces emerges as a key factor as people prefer easily and quick access to these areas. The study also noted a partial modification of social behaviour and increased social and ecological awareness. The results reveal evident development of new daily habits. Although the beginning of the pandemic led to discomfort, adaptive behaviours soon followed, changing daily routines and previous leisure activities. Given the findings on availability and adequacy of green spaces, it is advisable to rearrange these areas to meet the diverse needs of inhabitants.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

case study; COVID-19 pandemic; perception; survey; urban green space

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo ITP
• Czasopismo: Journal of Water and Land Development
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: no. 62
• Strony: 128--138
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 48 poz., mapy, rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Jakóbiak Agnieszka

• Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Department of Landscape Architecture, Grunwaldzka 55, 50-357 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3689-8575

autor

Patrzałek Wanda

• University of Wrocław, Department of Consumer Behaviour, ul. Koszarowa 3, 51-149 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1545-7367

autor

Aslanoğlu Rengin

• Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Department Systems Research, Grunwaldzka 55, 50-357 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8002-5069

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