The role of city-level green space facilities in municipal climate regulation through the example of Kecskemét

Authors

  • Erdélyi Regina Hungarian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art
  • Szabó Zita Hungarian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art
  • Sallay Ágnes Hungarian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36249/59.5

Keywords:

climate adaptation, Kecskemét, temperature reduction, public welfare green spaces, forest area, green corridor

Abstract

Based on the individual reports on climate change (VAHAVA, WMO-CCI/ CLIVAR, IPCC, etc.) and the regional assessments of the second National Climate Change Strategy on climate vulnerability, it can be stated that Kecskemét and its region is one of the most exposed to the effects of climate change and drought. Currently, the issue of green spaces, green space management, CO2 absorption and water management are very important in the city. We hypothesise that the existence of urban green infrastructure can play a serious role in the regulation of urban climate, it can alleviate today's extreme weather conditions. We intend to substantiate this suggestion based on analyses of high-density areas and other built-up fabrics delimited by us across the settlement in an urban structure band (“Green Corridor”).

Author Biographies

  • Erdélyi Regina, Hungarian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art

    tájépítész

  • Szabó Zita, Hungarian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art

    PhD Student

  • Sallay Ágnes, Hungarian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art

    professor

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2021-06-01

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Erdélyi, R., Szabó, Z., & Sallay, Ágnes. (2021). The role of city-level green space facilities in municipal climate regulation through the example of Kecskemét. 4D Journal of Landscape Architecture and Garden Art, 59, 72-83. https://doi.org/10.36249/59.5

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