Nodes and Corridors of Metropolitan Structure Development.Identification and Parametrization Issues On Example of Krakow
Author
Ogrodnik, Daniel
Published in
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Numbering
Vol. 471 (112045)
Release date
2019
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Language
English
ISSN
1757-8981
eISSN
1757-899X
DOI
10.1088/1757-899X/471/11/112045
Keywords
metropolitan spatial structure, inner city, urban nodes and corridors
Abstract
The subject of the author's research is planning and urban aspects of modelling the spatial structure of cities being in the metropolitan development phase, with particular emphasis on the problems typical of their inner city. The research approach consists in an attempt to define the main elements forming the urban structure of this structure. It is assumed that these are nodal locations and development corridors, i.e. points and bands distinguished by accessibility by transport, diversity and intensity of land use, increased investment traffic and significance for the urban composition of the city. The purpose of research is to define the basis of spatial policy for particular types of development corridors and the corresponding nodal sites, also called urban centres. The article presents the assumptions of the method of identification, classification and parameterization of these elements. The criteria and factors were derived from the following assumptions and experiences: a) there is a close relationship between spatial development policy and transport policy, where pedestrian and bicycle traffic is becoming a higher priority, b) metropolitan centres are shaped in places with the highest availability of collective transport, and these places form a network of public spaces of the contemporary city, c) the importance of ecological, architectural and urban quality factors increases, as well as the values that create the identity of particular spaces that build the metropolis, d) the main corridors of spatial development should integrate sensitive and strategic areas, including areas requiring revitalization and areas of intense and spontaneous transformations. Conclusions from the research based on the example of Krakow allowed for the refinement of factors assessing the potential of activation and integration of development corridors.
