Thematic Areas in the Polish Countryside and Their Role in Local Development

Anna Górka

doi:10.5593/sgemsocial2018/5.3

Thematic Areas in the Polish Countryside and Their Role in Local Development

Abstract

The article defines the phenomenon of space thematisation with regards to rural areas in Poland. The typology of thematic spaces and criteria of their comparative description have been proposed. Thematic villages, home gardens, amusement parks and housing estates have been distinguished. They have been compared in terms of spatial availability, the degree of user participation and the commercial vs. non-commercial creation purpose. The indicated factors were considered decisive for the sustainability of the thematic project in public space and thus for the degree of its participation in local development. The conclusions indicate poor use of the potential resulting from the material resources of the rural, cultural heritage in the process of thematisation. This translates into high variability and lability of thematic projects, which means their limited impact on improving the quality of life. The significance of the features of local architecture and native greenery was emphasized as visual differentiators for building a permanent image of the town, the identity of its inhabitants and the rural economy. The conclusion has been based on participatory observation, literature review and internet query.

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Anna Górka dr hab. inż. arch.

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Keywords

THEMATISATION, COUNTRYSIDE, LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

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Category:: Conference activity
Type:: publikacja w wydawnictwie zbiorowym recenzowanym (także w materiałach konferencyjnych)
Title of issue:: 5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences & Arts Conference Proceedings strony 709 - 715
ISSN:: 2367-5659
Language:: English
Publication year:: 2018
Bibliographic description:: Górka A.: Thematic Areas in the Polish Countryside and Their Role in Local Development// 5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences & Arts Conference Proceedings/ Albena, Bułgaria: SGEM SCIENCE AND ARTS, 2018, s.709-715
DOI:: Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.5593/sgemsocial2018/5.3
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