Urban green spaces in historic Hungary
Planning, design, and modern legacy (1867–1918)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21500410 |
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| Authors | Éva Lovra (0000-0001-8467-6208, University of Debrecen, corresponding author), Elif Sarihan (University of Debrecen) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-24 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Planning Perspectives (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0266-5433 • E-ISSN: 1466-4518 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02665433.2026.2666831 |
| OpenAlex | W7160703104 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
Following the 1867 Ausgleich, Historic Hungary as part of Austria-Hungary underwent an intense era of urban modernization. This study examines how urban green spaces evolved from representative tools into organic components of the urban fabric. While theorists like Camillo Sitte and Josef Stübben provided foundational models, local experts like Antal Palóczi synthesized and adapted these concepts to address specific Hungarian urban challenges and local circumstances. Through morphological analysis and integration depth studies of Sopron and Arad, the research evaluates how late nineteenth-century regulatory plans shaped contemporary structures. Findings reveal that Sopron’s historic core maintains highly preserved urban green spaces. Conversely, in Arad, modern development has often led to the residential conversion of planned green zones, failing to fully utilize potential ecological connectivity. These historical principles remain decisive for the accessibility and spatial continuity of modern cities in the former Hungarian Kingdom
Green infrastructure · Placemaking · Sustainability · Urban heat island · Urban planning · Architecture, Modernity, and Design · Landscape and Cultural Studies · Urban Planning and Landscape Design
| Highly cited | No |
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