The idea of recreational housing estate? A case study of Lykke housing estate in Warsaw Cover Image

Koncepcja osiedla rekreacyjnego? Przykład osiedla Lykke w Warszawie
The idea of recreational housing estate? A case study of Lykke housing estate in Warsaw

Author(s): Magdalena Fuhrmann
Subject(s): Rural and urban sociology
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: housing estate; recreation; physical activity

Summary/Abstract: Lykke housing estate is the first housing estate in Warsaw, whose main idea is to develop and support physical activity of its inhabitants. In order to achieve this goal, Lykke housing estate was appropriately planned and located in a special neighbourhood of green areas and sports infrastructure. The research carried out among the inhabitants of Lykke showed that the idea of recreational space organisation is perceived in a positive light and is readily made use of by inhabitants, the public space of Lykke presenting crucial potential for the development of an active lifestyle.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 149-161
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English, Polish