Title:

The process of the spatial development of large cities in Poland and its adaptation to climate change: opportunities and threats

Subtitle:

Europa XXI 29 (2015)

Creator:

Degórska, Bożena ; Degórski, Marek

Publisher:

IGiPZ PAN

Place of publishing:

Warszawa

Date issued/created:

2015

Description:

29 cm

Type of object:

Journal/Article

Subject and Keywords:

climate change ; adaptation ; urban areas ; Poland

Abstract:

This article draws attention to key aspects of the dynamic relationship between urbanisation and climatic conditioning, with particular account taken of the ventilating and cooling of cities and the influence of ecological continuity and connectivity between urban and open areas. Such phenomena are discussed in the context of the quality of life enjoyed by inhabitants of urbanised areas. The role of green infrastructure in shaping urban space from the point of view of the easing or amelioration of negative thermal phenomena is discussed, as is the influence of climatic conditions on the functioning of cities’ water systems. Reference is also made to demographic change in cities, given the major influence this has on inhabitants’ vulnerability to the negative impacts of developing heat islands, most especially in periods of severe and/or prolonged heatwaves.

References:

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Relation:

Europa XXI

Volume:

29

Start page:

95

End page:

109

Resource type:

Text

Detailed Resource Type:

Article

Format:

File size 4,2 MB ; application/pdf

Resource Identifier:

1429-7132 ; 10.7163/Eu21.2015.29.7

Source:

CBGiOŚ. IGiPZ PAN, call nos.: Cz.6406, Cz.6407 ; click here to follow the link

Language:

eng

Language of abstract:

eng

Rights:

Rights Reserved - Free Access

Terms of use:

Copyright-protected material. May be used within the limits of statutory user freedoms

Digitizing institution:

Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Original in:

Central Library of Geography and Environmental Protection. Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization PAS

Projects co-financed by:

European Union. European Regional Development Fund ; Programme Innovative Economy, 2010-2014, Priority Axis 2. R&D infrastructure

Access:

Open