Abstract

The problems of cities of the 21st century are caused by anthropogenic oppression of the environment, through the growth of economic activity and continuous urbanisation, and taking away ecologically important open areas and biologically active areas. Increasingly frequent and sudden rains, strong winds, turbulence and rising world water levels are some of the consequences of climate change that have a direct impact on the functioning of cities. The article presents a study of a land-use plan for the right bank of the Vistula river in Toruń, Poland, in reference to ongoing climate change. The authors focus on the main assumption of this concept, which is to protect the area from increasing river floods expected due to strong climate change impact on Earth’s water cycle and temporary river water rise. The project strategy focussed on reshaping the Vistula river bank, as well as designing a solution that would allow floodwater to enter the area in a controlled manner. The newly designed area presented in the article is an attempt at conscious urban planning as well as planning activities in harmony with nature, and shows how such an approach to city planning can face the problems of climate change and could be a possible solution for future development of the city of Toruń.

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