E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2018)

The sustainable urban design on the example of Oświęcim

  • Paprzyca Krystyna

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184900080
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 49
p. 00080

Abstract

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The quality of the urban environment determines a lasting relationship between a man and his place of residence. Sustainable management of the urban spaces is crucial as it directly affects their quality. The article analyses the results of the sustainability regarding spatial, socio-economic, technical and environmental aspects, which are one of the many conditions that contribute to the proper functioning of urban life. They also influence the quality of life and residence in the urban environment. There are different ways of expressing the development of the cities defined by specific indicators. They focus mainly on development of the quality of life - social, economic and environmental development. The sustainable urban design is related to issues connected with the form and spatial management. This topic is presented on the example of the city of Oświęcim - the Old Town district with the surrounding area.