Conditions and perspectives of transformation of urban space related to the liquidation of allotment gardens – a case study of Szczecin (Poland) Cover Image

Uwarunkowania i perspektywy przemian przestrzeni miejskiej związanych z likwidacją rodzinnych ogrodów działkowych – studium przypadku Szczecina
Conditions and perspectives of transformation of urban space related to the liquidation of allotment gardens – a case study of Szczecin (Poland)

Author(s): Aleksandra Kołosowska
Subject(s): Public Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: cities; allotment gardens (ROD); liquidation of allotment gardens; spatial planning; urban policy;

Summary/Abstract: Despite the growth in popularity of allotment gardens during COVID-19 pandemic, they still are perceived as potential investment areas to develop residential, service or industry buildings in urban areas. Local authorities often decide to fully or partially liquidate objects in order to transform them into areas having different functions. These kinds of decisions have also been made in Szczecin (Poland), where there are over 100 allotment gardens, as revealed in the inventory carried out. The purpose of this paper is to present selected conditions and directions of transformation of areas connected with the liquidation of allotment gardens, which have taken place in Szczecin in recent years. The location of allotment gardens was also presented in the paper along with defining the intended use of areas as specified in one of Szczecin’s main planning documents. Due to the analysis of locational and legal aspects it was possible to highlight legal and location conditions regarding allotments gardens functioning in Szczecin.

  • Issue Year: 36/2022
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 43-54
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish