Biophilia in Polish spa towns from spatial planning perspective

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ID21601313
AuthorsKrzysztof Rogatka (0000-0001-5500-4197, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Department of Urban Studies and Sustainable Development), Mateusz Kowalski (0000-0002-7530-5488, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Doctoral School of Social Sciences, corresponding author), Tomasz Starczewski (0000-0002-5534-2599, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Doctoral School of Social Sciences), Houshmand Masoumi (0000-0003-2843-4890, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin University), Center for Technology and Society)
Year2025
Volume33
Issue7
Pages1104-1127
Publication date2025-07-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Planning Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0965-4313 • E-ISSN: 1469-5944
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09654313.2025.2488339
OpenAlexW4409611101
LanguageEN
References cited34

We have analysed to what degree spatial planning is used as a tool for preserving and developing biophilia in Polish spa towns. In order to achieve the aim of the article, we analysed documents: studies of conditions and directions of spatial development and local spatial development plans. This was supplemented by spatial analyses of the share of green areas in the total area of each town, and the coverage of green areas and spa protection zone A with local spatial development plans. The research has shown that while the structure of studies of conditions and directions of spatial development theoretically provide a good basis for planning policies that take biophilia into account, real actions fail to deliver. The main problem is the inadequate coverage of green areas with local spatial development plans, which poses a real threat that these terrains will be transformed and lose their biophilic potential. Also, not all analysed centres have fulfilled the requirement of obligatory coverage of spa zone A with local spatial development plans. Therefore, we have observed an increase in the number of issued decisions on development conditions, which are one of the main reasons for the disintegration of Polish space

Economic geography · Environmental planning · Geography · Geometry · Regional science · Spatial planning · Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Mathematics · Urban Development and Cultural Heritage

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