Gardens, Parks and Landscapes of Interwar Poland – Current Issues of Identification, Conservation and Identity of The Place

Abstract

This study investigates contemporary challenges related to the adaptation and conservation of historic green spaces created during the interwar period in Poland. The research focuses on two main aspects: the relationship between greenery, tradition, and local identity, and the adaptation of historic green spaces to climate change, including their restoration and public accessibility. The methodology combines historical and spatial data collection, fieldwork, and comparative analysis, followed by evaluation and the development of conservation guidelines. The study covers Polish cities renowned for their modernist heritage: Warsaw, Kraków, Katowice, Gdynia, and Wrocław. The results systematize knowledge and expand the state of research. They demonstrate the significant diversity of modernist parks and gardens, shaped by local context, location, and function. They also point to the individuality of green space solutions and characteristic forms in each city. As a result of the research, a multidimensional framework of action was developed, aimed at potentially eliminating the identified problems and based on the relationship between understanding the value of these places, shaping local identity, adopting appropriate conservation approaches and supporting sustainable development.