An analysis of urban green spaces – a case study in Poland and Slovakia

Motives: Rapid urbanisation and the associated spatial, environmental, economic changes have shifted researchers’ attention to modern cities. Urban green spaces are a vital component of sustainable development because they reduce noise, purify air, improve local climate rainwater quality, provide numerous recreational relaxation opportunities for residents. The implementation city concept can positive impact on both environment quality life in city. Aim: aim study was analyse landscape surface urban spaces, present structure areas, identify change trends Polish Toruń Slovak Košice. ecological resilience studied areas also examined. Results: results indicate that area occupied by (including sport leisure facilities, forests) continues expand rate increase much higher, but still low, analysis revealed most industrial commercial were developed spaces. At same time, new created mainly at expense semi-natural areas. Both Košice characterised average stability.