2020
DOI: 10.3390/su12208356
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Analysis and Evaluation of Historical Public Spaces in Small Towns in the Polish Region of Warmia

Abstract: Public spaces play a special role in the social life, culture, and traditions of historical towns. Public spaces are defined by their urban layout and architectural design and they embody the unique identity of old towns. They integrate local communities and contribute to the formation of social bonds. Urban planning and architecture play an important role in this process. The historical character of public spaces is a prerequisite for social interactions. The aim of this study was to analyze and evaluate hist… Show more

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“…Consistent with these research results, the multidisciplinary interest in the problematics related to the built heritage as a part of the landscape identifies the need for its conservation [25,44] and points it out as an essential element of spatial identity [45][46][47]. Recently, its potential to bring significant image benefits in a comparative evaluation of urban public spaces has been noticed, distinguishing the historical urban fabric of a city as a value that guarantees "a distinctive atmosphere that attracts both residents and visitors" [45] (p. 17). The study results also confirm a relationship between the positive visual value and both the organizing and informative roles of heritage landmarks in the cityscape [46,47].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 59%
“…Consistent with these research results, the multidisciplinary interest in the problematics related to the built heritage as a part of the landscape identifies the need for its conservation [25,44] and points it out as an essential element of spatial identity [45][46][47]. Recently, its potential to bring significant image benefits in a comparative evaluation of urban public spaces has been noticed, distinguishing the historical urban fabric of a city as a value that guarantees "a distinctive atmosphere that attracts both residents and visitors" [45] (p. 17). The study results also confirm a relationship between the positive visual value and both the organizing and informative roles of heritage landmarks in the cityscape [46,47].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 59%
“…Cultural heritage buildings have architectural, historical, and cultural values creating one of the most dominant features related to the local identity (Morkunaite et al, 2019;Zagroba et al, 2020). As recognized in the Communication from the commission to the European Parliament (European Commision, 2014) cultural heritage is a shared resource and a common good.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many authors stress that public spaces characterise the identity and functions of a settlement unit [17], represent the inhabitants' standard of living, create the town's image, and make it more attractive for tourism, settlement, and investment [18][19][20][21].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In towns where the historical (medieval) location of central squares has been preserved, revitalisation, made available with sufficient financial means, helped raise the aesthetic and functional values of the public spaces [33]. In such cases, the old town architecture generally has a positive impact on visual appeal due to the historical heritage of the town square [17]. However, even in such towns, we focus on the limited functionality of buildings, poor aesthetics, and undesirable use of public space (e.g., changing green surfaces into carparks) [17,33].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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