A study on landscape fabric of low-cost settlements in Sylhet, Bangladesh

• Autorzy: Arefin Mohammad Shamsul , Roy Sowmik , Saha Kawshik , Haque Sk Nasrin

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.15576/GLL/205291

Warianty tytułu

PL

Badanie struktury krajobrazu tanich osiedli w Sylhet w Bangladeszu

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Low-cost settlement (LCS), also known as slums, is a prevalent feature of many cities across the world. These densely populated areas often accommodate a significant portion of the urban population, providing affordable housing for low-income residents. However, LCS can face challenges related to inadequate infrastructure, sanitation, and overall environmental quality. This study delves into the fabric of existing LCS landscape development in Sylhet City, Bangladesh that include overall built environment, vegetation, sanitation, waste management, playground for children, space for socialization, security and other service facilities etc. Using a mixedmethods approach involving data collection, image analysis, physical surveys, and questionnaires, the research explores outdoor landscape patterns, dwelling types, spatial morphology, and environmental conditions within these settlements. The investigation also focuses on the pattern used on the land surface, layout of circulation spaces, connectivity, and the socio-economic conditions of the slums within the Sylhet City Corporation area. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to further studies on low-cost settlements at a regional or national level based on context, and to propose solutions to the challenges identified.

PL

Osiedla niskobudżetowe (LCS), znane również jako slumsy, są powszechnym zjawiskiem w wielu miastach na całym świecie. Te gęsto zaludnione obszary często zamieszkuje znaczna część ludności miejskiej, zapewniając przystępne cenowo mieszkania mieszkańcom o niskich dochodach. Jednak LCS mogą stawiać czoła wyzwaniom związanym z niedostateczną infrastrukturą, warunkami sanitarnymi i ogólną jakością środowiska. Niniejsze badanie zgłębia strukturę istniejącego rozwoju krajobrazu LCS w mieście Sylhet w Bangladeszu, obejmującą ogólną zabudowę, roślinność, warunki sanitarne, gospodarkę odpadami, miejsca do wypoczynku dla dzieci, przestrzeń do socjalizacji, bezpieczeństwo i inne udogodnienia itp. Wykorzystując podejście mieszane, obejmujące gromadzenie danych, analizę obrazów, badania terenowe i ankiety, badanie analizuje wzorce krajobrazu zewnętrznego, typy zabudowań, morfologię przestrzenną i warunki środowiskowe w tych osiedlach. Badania koncentrują się również na wzorcach występujących na powierzchni gruntu, układzie przestrzeni komunikacyjnych, łączności oraz warunkach społeczno-ekonomicznych slumsów na obszarze należącym do Sylhet City Corporation. Ostatecznie celem tych badań jest przyczynienie się do dalszych badań nad tanimi osiedlami na szczeblu regionalnym lub krajowym w oparciu o kontekst oraz zaproponowanie rozwiązań zidentyfikowanych problemów.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

slums; landscape; poor land-use pattern; socio-economy; environment; health

PL

slumsy; krajobraz; użytkowanie gruntów; środowisko; zdrowie

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rolniczego w Krakowie
• Czasopismo: Geomatics, Landmanagement and Landscape
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: no. 2
• Strony: 99--124
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 39 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Arefin Mohammad Shamsul

• Department of Architecture, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0076-871X

autor

Roy Sowmik

• Department of Architecture, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

• https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2966-831X

autor

Saha Kawshik

• Department of Architecture, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1886-2445

autor

Haque Sk Nasrin

• Department of Sociology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

• https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8367-0916

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