Evaluation of Soundscapes in Urban Parks in Olsztyn (Poland) for Improvement of Landscape Design and Management

Jaszczak, Agnieszka; Małkowska, Natalia; Kristiánová, Katarína; Bernat, Sebastian; Pochodyła, Ewelina

doi:10.3390/land10010066

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“…The sound characteristics of urban parks are important in terms of the soundscape quality of the urban environment [57]. Urban parks are considered to be very important public spaces in a sustainable urban environment and they provide places for urban dwellers to improve their physical and mental health [11,21], many researchers regard urban parks as public spaces with restorative effects [18,58,59].…”

Section: Soundscape Perception Assessment In Urban Parksmentioning

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RETRACTED: The Effects of Soundscapes in Relieving Stress in an Urban Park

Xin

Hsu

2021

Land

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Urban parks are important urban public spaces that guarantee people recreation, create positive emotions and relieve stress. Emerging research has shown that natural soundscapes are associated with restorative landscapes in urban parks. However, there is still a lack of knowledge on the use of physiological indexes to evaluate the effects of natural sounds versus human-based sounds on stress relief. In this study, the three physiological indexes of skin conductance level, heart rate and heart rate variability were collected in Fuzhou West Lake Park with the help of Ergo LAB data platform, and a soundscape perception evaluation questionnaire was used to assess the degree of soundscape perceptions in the sample sites. The differences in the stress relieving effects of different urban park environments were analysed by applying the median test, the Wilcoxon test was applied to analyse the effects of soundscapes and urban park environments on relieving stress, and regression analysis was used to identify the important factors of restorative soundscapes. The results found that urban park environments provide a certain degree of stress relief, but the stress relieving effects of different urban park environments vary and that natural spaces play an important role in relieving stress. Urban park soundscapes are key to restorative environmental design, with natural sounds such as birdsong and stream sound being important factors of restorative soundscapes.

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Section: Soundscape Perception Assessment In Urban Parksmentioning

confidence: 99%

RETRACTED: The Effects of Soundscapes in Relieving Stress in an Urban Park

Xin

Hsu

2021

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“…Historical elements like a large part of old trees overlap with modern elements mostly related to the recreational use of this area. Regarding the sources of noise and its intensity, compared to other parks in Olsztyn [88], in Kortowo Park traffic noise is not felt so much due to the considerable distance of the park from the main road. Despite this, along the main access roads to the campus, the impact of noise on the worse well-being of users can be observed.…”

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Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Jaszczak

Pochodyła

Kristiánová

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Well-being and soundscape analysis should be useful in re-design works involved in the planning of recreational areas and green spaces on campuses to improve the health of students, academics, and university staff. Proper space planning, for example, in campus parks, including the planning of soundscape zones, is important in relieving study and work stress. The aim of the study was to conduct a multicriteria analysis of the soundscape and well-being of users in the university park on campus in Olsztyn (Poland). It was important to redefine thinking about the re-composition of park space, including reduction of noise and improving well-being. The research included: 1. measurements of sound pressure levels (SPL) at selected points in two periods, 2. interview with park users and preparation of a mental map, 3. experts’ opinion on soundscape and well-being, and 4. design schemes for re-design of the park. The results of research regarding the perception of the soundscape and well-being in Kortowo park by respondents differ slightly from the results of SPL measurements. The results also confirm the difference between SPL in the leafless and leafy period. The results show a clear relationship between the perception of sounds and well-being in the park. However, in some areas near the water, where higher noise levels are reported the respondents felt quite comfortable. Finally, design schemes are proposed, based on experts’ opinions and results of the analysis.

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“…The authors emphasized the need for public participation in the design process, as it is important to reconcile subjective feelings, the individual's perception of the problem and community-wide interest. This method has been applied to define the goals and procedures for the revitalization of the area [21]. The research method is presented in the diagram, see Figure 4.…”

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Mining Educational Trail in Slovakia

Ilkovičová

Ilkovič

2022

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Mining was part of the development of industrial society and a driving force of technological education and economic growth of the region. After mining ceased, many mining sites and their surrounding areas found themselves in a state of insecurity. Mining in Slovakia has had a long and rich history in the mountainous regions (e.g., Spiš, Gemer, a well-known area around Banská Štiavnica). This research is focused on the potential of the marginal mining areas Markušovce, Rudňany Poráč in the Spiš region and is oriented towards linking mining, landscape and tourism. The main analytical and synthetic research methods were supported by field research and participatory methods with a questionnaire and emotional maps. The results obtained were used in an alternative solution for eco-park case studies. The research results are operational trail models of geotourism. Further research results are concepts of eco-geoparks, which were based on the evaluation of case studies. In terms of landscape design, concepts have been specified in which landscape design dominates. Mining traces are an inseparable part of the landscape. Mining has brought its benefits but also its negatives. How do we deal with this heritage? This research responds that landscape revitalization, the development of educational tourism and the creation of a diverse environment is one of the good ways.

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Evaluation of Soundscapes in Urban Parks in Olsztyn (Poland) for Improvement of Landscape Design and Management

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RETRACTED: The Effects of Soundscapes in Relieving Stress in an Urban Park

RETRACTED: The Effects of Soundscapes in Relieving Stress in an Urban Park

Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Mining Educational Trail in Slovakia

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