Spatial development of Kraków’s housing areas in the context of changes in urban green spaces

Abstract In recent decades, Polish cities have experienced unprecedented development and significant changes in landscaped and unmanaged green spaces. The dynamics of these processes depend on a city’s size, its role in the settlement structure, and local conditions. The increase in built-up and paved areas within the urban structure exacerbates negative consequences, including those related to climate change and a decrease in the quality of life for urban inhabitants. The research concerning Kraków addresses the question: What changes are occurring in the city’s green areas in the context of changes in single--family and multi-family building areas, with distinctions made between individual districts?