Life-Centered City: Interspecies Spaces in Contemporary Resilient City Design—The Case of Gliwice

Paulina Konsek and Alina Pancewicz ()
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Paulina Konsek: Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
Alina Pancewicz: Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 15, 1-28

Abstract: The subject of this research is the original project concept of the life-centered city, which focuses on the planning and design of sustainable solutions for urban landscape transformation. This concept prioritizes the well-being and needs of all life on Earth, including not only humans but also animals and their natural habitats. The aim of this article is to propose ways to implement the life-centered city concept into the strategic development policies of cities and identify sustainable urban landscape solutions that foster the creation of interspecies spaces. The research employs a comparative analysis of selected European cities, neighborhoods, and urban microspaces that are progressively adapting to climate change, addressing the needs of various users, and prioritizing the development of interspecies spaces. A detailed study focuses on the Polish city of Gliwice, which serves as a pilot example of applying the life-centered city model to local landscapes. Our findings suggest that the life-centered city concept, when effectively integrated into city development strategies and implemented within the urban fabric, can act as a proactive tool for transforming urban landscapes to better accommodate both people and nature. It supports the creation of a sustainable built environment that is inclusive, resilient, and adaptable to change.

Keywords: sustainable solutions; urban landscape transformation; planning and designing interspecies urban spaces; climate-resilient city model; built environment; strategic city policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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