Suburban areas are often used for large-scale developments such as hypermarkets, warehouses, and logistics zones, which lead to the fragmentation of natural areas and the visual degradation of the landscape. This study aimed to evaluate ways to reduce the negative impact of these developments by introducing green infrastructure (GI) elements. The analysis focused on warehouses in the inner ring of the planned green infrastructure system in the Wrocław Functional Area (GI WFA). This study involved three stages: (1) selecting a landscape-functional unit (LaFU) vulnerable to landscape degradation; (2) analyzing changes from the development of large-scale warehouses between 2004 and 2021; and (3) assessing the effect of new GI elements using the Sectoral Landscape Interior Analysis (SALI) method. Three models of GI implementation were proposed and evaluated both from a plan view and from a moving observer’s perspective. The results showed that large-scale developments reduce biologically active areas and disrupt landscape harmony. Model III, which includes green roofs, trees, and semi-permeable surfaces, significantly increased greenery and reduced visual degradation. It is recommended to apply the model and its variations in other similar developments for the benefit of the natural environment and landscape.

Motives: Green infrastructure (GI) in functional urban areas (FUA) plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable development by providing a variety of ecosystem services. At the same time, peri-urban zones are becoming increasingly attractive for warehouse, logistics, and commercial investments, which can lead to fragmentation of GI and a reduction in its overall functionality.Aim: The aim of this study was to analyse changes in the GI system within the Wrocław FUA and its resilience to land use pressure in the years 2006, 2012, and 2018. Based on Urban Atlas data, the study assessed the extent of industrial land encroachment into the GI system within the Wrocław FUA, with particular attention to core units (K1), which form the backbone of the system, and high-risk units (Z1), which require protective measures due to their vulnerability to degradation.Results: The results indicate an increase in industrial land, especially in the outer GI ring and in connector zones, with relatively limited changes in the first ring, in the immediate vicinity of the city. The observed trends emphasize the need for continuous monitoring and the integration of GI into spatial planning at the local level.