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The revitalization of small towns is connected with an attempt to find multidirectional solutions to numerous social, economic and spatial problems. It is possible to remove degraded areas and areas with a high risk of social exclusion through coordinated and skillfully planned activities consisting of corrective interventions within these areas and, indirectly, in the whole structure of a small town. There are many studies on improving the quality of life of inhabitants at risk of exclusion in large cities. At the same time, there is a gap in the analyses of this phenomenon in small towns. In this article, we present the results of our observations on changes in the quality and living conditions of residents as a result of social projects implemented as part of the revitalization of marginalized areas in cities associated with the Cittaslow movement. The starting point is to identify the main socioeconomic problems and relate them to the effects of the revitalization activities carried out under the Supralocal Revitalization Program (SLRP). The study analyzed all projects that were a response to social problems in fourteen cities in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (Poland). It was based on a quantitative assessment of the selected socioeconomic indicators and a qualitative assessment based on interviews with local experts. The results of the research indicate a reduction in unemployment in all the cities covered by the study. On the other hand, the results of the expert interview show that it is not directly influenced by the implemented revitalization projects. According to experts, after revitalization, the crime rate decreased insignificantly and the educational and professional involvement of residents from marginalized areas is still low. The results may give rise to the creation of scenarios to deal with the socioeconomic problems of the analyzed examples and recommendations for the revitalization of other Cittaslow towns in the region as well as small towns in Europe and the world.
Joanna Zielińska-Szczepkowska; Agnieszka Jaszczak; Jan Žukovskis. Overcoming Socio-Economic Problems in Crisis Areas through Revitalization of Cittaslow Towns. Evidence from North-East Poland. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7984 .
AMA StyleJoanna Zielińska-Szczepkowska, Agnieszka Jaszczak, Jan Žukovskis. Overcoming Socio-Economic Problems in Crisis Areas through Revitalization of Cittaslow Towns. Evidence from North-East Poland. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (14):7984.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Zielińska-Szczepkowska; Agnieszka Jaszczak; Jan Žukovskis. 2021. "Overcoming Socio-Economic Problems in Crisis Areas through Revitalization of Cittaslow Towns. Evidence from North-East Poland." Sustainability 13, no. 14: 7984.
This article deals with the important issue concerning that small towns and villages play an important role in the development of many European regions, not only from the point of view of agricultural function, but also due to the preservation of identity and heritage as well as social relations and management of spatial structures. On the other hand, in small towns and villages, there are growing problems related to the migration of people to big cities, leaving farms and villages. Progressive unemployment is observed, especially in peripheral areas. The research question is: what are the similarities and differences of social and spatial relations between small towns and surrounding villages in the selected countries? The article aims to present the interface between social and spatial relationships in small towns and surrounding villages in the context of analyzing the potential of rural areas and models for their development. Authors compared the specificity of small towns and villages of selected regions of Poland, Lithuania, and Slovakia. The following methods were used in the research: analysis and synthesis of literature and documents (legal and strategic), descriptive method, secondary data analysis, comparative method, visual data representation, case study.
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Gintare Vaznoniene; Katarina Kristianova; Vilma Atkociuniene. Social and Spatial Relation Between Small Towns and Villages in Peripheral Regions: Evidence from Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia. European Countryside 2021, 13, 242 -266.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Gintare Vaznoniene, Katarina Kristianova, Vilma Atkociuniene. Social and Spatial Relation Between Small Towns and Villages in Peripheral Regions: Evidence from Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia. European Countryside. 2021; 13 (2):242-266.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Gintare Vaznoniene; Katarina Kristianova; Vilma Atkociuniene. 2021. "Social and Spatial Relation Between Small Towns and Villages in Peripheral Regions: Evidence from Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia." European Countryside 13, no. 2: 242-266.
Well-being and soundscape analysis should be useful in re-design works involved in the planning of recreational areas and green spaces on campuses to improve the health of students, academics, and university staff. Proper space planning, for example, in campus parks, including the planning of soundscape zones, is important in relieving study and work stress. The aim of the study was to conduct a multicriteria analysis of the soundscape and well-being of users in the university park on campus in Olsztyn (Poland). It was important to redefine thinking about the re-composition of park space, including reduction of noise and improving well-being. The research included: 1. measurements of sound pressure levels (SPL) at selected points in two periods, 2. interview with park users and preparation of a mental map, 3. experts’ opinion on soundscape and well-being, and 4. design schemes for re-design of the park. The results of research regarding the perception of the soundscape and well-being in Kortowo park by respondents differ slightly from the results of SPL measurements. The results also confirm the difference between SPL in the leafless and leafy period. The results show a clear relationship between the perception of sounds and well-being in the park. However, in some areas near the water, where higher noise levels are reported the respondents felt quite comfortable. Finally, design schemes are proposed, based on experts’ opinions and results of the analysis.
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Ewelina Pochodyła; Katarina Kristianova; Natalia Małkowska; Jan Kazak. Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2972 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Ewelina Pochodyła, Katarina Kristianova, Natalia Małkowska, Jan Kazak. Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):2972.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Ewelina Pochodyła; Katarina Kristianova; Natalia Małkowska; Jan Kazak. 2021. "Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 2972.
Revitalization of cities varies depending on the scale of a city, type of challenges, and the socio-environmental context in each case. While revitalization projects carried out in globally known cities are well described, there is still a gap in characterizing revitalization processes that aim to improve quality of life in smaller units like medium-sized towns. This paper fills this gap by the insight from 82 revitalization projects implemented in 14 towns of Warmia and Mazury region (Poland) which are associated in the Cittaslow movement. The study combines a quantitative assessment of statistical data describing these projects with their qualitative evaluation based on interviews with local experts. The results of conducted analyses show that socio-economic development plays a major role as, despite projects which directly refer to the social domain, social elements were found also in projects initially categorized as those targeted to architectural and spatial domains. On the other hand, the authors observed that environmental and ecological as well as cultural issues are treated unevenly or marginally in projects compared to social ones. Interviews with experts show that the least importance was assigned to cultural and historical domain. The obtained results might constitute important knowledge to understand the background of current revitalization processes outside of global metropolises to improve future mechanisms supporting urban renewal.
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Katarina Kristianova; Ewelina Pochodyła; Jan Kazak; Krzysztof Młynarczyk. Revitalization of Public Spaces in Cittaslow Towns: Recent Urban Redevelopment in Central Europe. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2564 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Katarina Kristianova, Ewelina Pochodyła, Jan Kazak, Krzysztof Młynarczyk. Revitalization of Public Spaces in Cittaslow Towns: Recent Urban Redevelopment in Central Europe. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2564.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Katarina Kristianova; Ewelina Pochodyła; Jan Kazak; Krzysztof Młynarczyk. 2021. "Revitalization of Public Spaces in Cittaslow Towns: Recent Urban Redevelopment in Central Europe." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2564.
Soundscape analyses and noise measurements should be a part of pre-design works involved in planning green areas in city centers. The aim of the study was to conduct a multi-criteria analysis of the soundscape of three parks in Olsztyn (Poland) as a part of the landscape planning process to determine the directions of re-design of places most exposed to noise. The research included: 1. functional and spatial analysis of the park surroundings in reference to the city environment, 2. analysis of the acoustic map, 3. measurements of sound pressure levels (SPL) at selected points in two periods (leafless and leafy), 4. analysis of characteristic sounds, 5. interview with park users and preparation of a mental map. The results of research regarding the perception of the soundscape of all three parks by respondents differ slightly from the results of both the acoustic map and SPL measurements. The results also confirm the difference between SPL in the leafless and leafy period. Places most exposed to noise are located at the park boundaries along the main access roads, and at park entrances. Recommendations and sample solutions are proposed, based on two suggested design activities, namely the reduction of undesirable sounds, and introduction of desirable sounds to the parks.
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Natalia Małkowska; Katarina Kristianova; Sebastian Bernat; Ewelina Pochodyła. Evaluation of Soundscapes in Urban Parks in Olsztyn (Poland) for Improvement of Landscape Design and Management. Land 2021, 10, 66 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Natalia Małkowska, Katarina Kristianova, Sebastian Bernat, Ewelina Pochodyła. Evaluation of Soundscapes in Urban Parks in Olsztyn (Poland) for Improvement of Landscape Design and Management. Land. 2021; 10 (1):66.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Natalia Małkowska; Katarina Kristianova; Sebastian Bernat; Ewelina Pochodyła. 2021. "Evaluation of Soundscapes in Urban Parks in Olsztyn (Poland) for Improvement of Landscape Design and Management." Land 10, no. 1: 66.
It is well known that growing motor traffic in urban areas causes air pollution and noise which affects the environment and public health. It is hardly surprising then that cycling should be used as an alternative mode of transport, not just in major cities but also in smaller ones including those that are members of the Cittaslow network. Their approach is based on sustainable development, care for the environment and transport solutions which will support a healthy lifestyle, reduced energy consumption and fewer emissions. The objective of the article is to analyse how well cycling is used as a means of transport in Polish Cittaslow towns. For this purpose, an analysis was conducted to understand how towns use their transport space to ensure accessibility and road safety. Reference is made to revitalisation programmes of Cittaslow towns with focus on what has been done to improve and build cycle paths in each town and outside of it. The work uses the following research methods: analysis of the literature, analysis of documents, including analysis of road incidents and traffic count. It has been demonstrated that cycling infrastructure in the towns under analysis has been marginalised. As a result, recommendations and suggestions are given which may inform decisions on how to build and transform cycling infrastructure in Cittaslow towns and in similar towns in Poland and abroad.
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Agnieszka Morawiak; Joanna Żukowska. Cycling as a Sustainable Transport Alternative in Polish Cittaslow Towns. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5049 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Agnieszka Morawiak, Joanna Żukowska. Cycling as a Sustainable Transport Alternative in Polish Cittaslow Towns. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (12):5049.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Agnieszka Morawiak; Joanna Żukowska. 2020. "Cycling as a Sustainable Transport Alternative in Polish Cittaslow Towns." Sustainability 12, no. 12: 5049.
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Katarina Kristianova; Olga Wasilewska; Danijela Dunisijevic-Bojovic. CONCEPTS OF "BIOPHILIA" AND "LIVABILITY" IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL PERCEPTION OF PUBLIC SPACE IN CITIES. Space&FORM 2020, 2020, 133 -146.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Katarina Kristianova, Olga Wasilewska, Danijela Dunisijevic-Bojovic. CONCEPTS OF "BIOPHILIA" AND "LIVABILITY" IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL PERCEPTION OF PUBLIC SPACE IN CITIES. Space&FORM. 2020; 2020 (42):133-146.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Katarina Kristianova; Olga Wasilewska; Danijela Dunisijevic-Bojovic. 2020. "CONCEPTS OF "BIOPHILIA" AND "LIVABILITY" IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL PERCEPTION OF PUBLIC SPACE IN CITIES." Space&FORM 2020, no. 42: 133-146.
Planning the public space as part of the “village renewal” should be based on rural identity and its traditions, but on the other hand also on contemporary design trends. “Village renewal” is a joint action of local authorities, experts and – above all – inhabitants, aimed at improving the quality of life, aesthetics of the surrounding area, protecting and shaping the landscape, and implementing social initiatives. In the region of Warmia and Masuria, the Marshal Office plays a special role in accomplishing the “renewal” tasks. Regional authorities coordinate the renewal program and undertake numerous social and cultural initiatives, organize trainings, conferences and thematic workshops. The paper briefly presents the role of the “Village Renewal Program” in the context of planning the public space. Main assumptions for creating such space based on social participation and expert assistance were also determined. The author presented examples of projects in selected villages of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship, including these from the “Active Village of Warmia, Masuria and Powiśle” program. The paper highlighted positive results of these activities, but has also referred to existing problems.
Agnieszka Jaszczak. Planowanie przestrzeni publicznej na wsi w województwie warmińsko-mazurskim = Planning public space in the rural areas of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship. Studia Obszarów Wiejskich 2019, 54, 101 -111.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak. Planowanie przestrzeni publicznej na wsi w województwie warmińsko-mazurskim = Planning public space in the rural areas of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship. Studia Obszarów Wiejskich. 2019; 54 ():101-111.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak. 2019. "Planowanie przestrzeni publicznej na wsi w województwie warmińsko-mazurskim = Planning public space in the rural areas of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship." Studia Obszarów Wiejskich 54, no. : 101-111.
Revitalization of public space in small towns: Examples from Slovakia and Poland
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Katarina Kristianova; Alžbeta Sopirová. Revitalization of public space in small towns: Examples from Slovakia and Poland. Zarządzanie Publiczne 2019, 2019, 35 -46.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Katarina Kristianova, Alžbeta Sopirová. Revitalization of public space in small towns: Examples from Slovakia and Poland. Zarządzanie Publiczne. 2019; 2019 (1):35-46.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Katarina Kristianova; Alžbeta Sopirová. 2019. "Revitalization of public space in small towns: Examples from Slovakia and Poland." Zarządzanie Publiczne 2019, no. 1: 35-46.
Planning of the green road system as an element of spatial management in suburbs and small towns
Agnieszka Jaszczak; Joanna Żukowska; Beata Dreksler; Nayla Al-Akl; Katarína Kristiánová. Planning of the green road system as an element of spatial management in suburbs and small towns. Zarządzanie Publiczne 2019, 131 -147.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak, Joanna Żukowska, Beata Dreksler, Nayla Al-Akl, Katarína Kristiánová. Planning of the green road system as an element of spatial management in suburbs and small towns. Zarządzanie Publiczne. 2019; (2 (46)):131-147.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jaszczak; Joanna Żukowska; Beata Dreksler; Nayla Al-Akl; Katarína Kristiánová. 2019. "Planning of the green road system as an element of spatial management in suburbs and small towns." Zarządzanie Publiczne , no. 2 (46): 131-147.
Rural areas in the EU are highly varied in terms of their spatial, environmental, social and functional features. Their specificity is associated mainly with the agricultural production profile in the area. In recent years, programs aimed at limiting the adverse effect of agricultural production (especially using intensive methods) on the natural environment have become increasingly important. Agri-environmental programs encourage farmers to take preventive or corrective actions in regard to the condition of the natural environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate agrienvironmental programs and their influence on the development of German farms in the Rheiderland (Ostfriesland region, Lower Saxony, Germany). This paper presents the principles in the German system of organisation of agri-environmental programs in the years 2007–2013 and planned for the years 2014–2020.
Jörg Denekas; Agnieszka Jaszczak; Wojciech Gotkiewicz; Adam Pawlewicz; Jan Žukovskis. Agri-environmental programs in rural development: case of the Ostfriesland region in Germany. Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development 2014, 36, 255 -263.
AMA StyleJörg Denekas, Agnieszka Jaszczak, Wojciech Gotkiewicz, Adam Pawlewicz, Jan Žukovskis. Agri-environmental programs in rural development: case of the Ostfriesland region in Germany. Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development. 2014; 36 (2):255-263.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJörg Denekas; Agnieszka Jaszczak; Wojciech Gotkiewicz; Adam Pawlewicz; Jan Žukovskis. 2014. "Agri-environmental programs in rural development: case of the Ostfriesland region in Germany." Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development 36, no. 2: 255-263.