Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Agnieszka Jaszczak, Ewelina Pochodyła, Katarina Kristianova, Natalia Małkowska and Jan K. Kazak
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Agnieszka Jaszczak: Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
Ewelina Pochodyła: Department of Water Management and Climatology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
Katarina Kristianova: Faculty of Architecture, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Námestie Slobody 19, 812 45 Bratislava, Slovakia
Natalia Małkowska: Dream Garden, 10-089 Olsztyn, Poland
Jan K. Kazak: Institute of Spatial Management, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 50-357 Wrocław, Poland

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 6, 1-22

Abstract: Well-being and soundscape analysis should be useful in re-design works involved in the planning of recreational areas and green spaces on campuses to improve the health of students, academics, and university staff. Proper space planning, for example, in campus parks, including the planning of soundscape zones, is important in relieving study and work stress. The aim of the study was to conduct a multicriteria analysis of the soundscape and well-being of users in the university park on campus in Olsztyn (Poland). It was important to redefine thinking about the re-composition of park space, including reduction of noise and improving well-being. The research included: 1. measurements of sound pressure levels (SPL) at selected points in two periods, 2. interview with park users and preparation of a mental map, 3. experts’ opinion on soundscape and well-being, and 4. design schemes for re-design of the park. The results of research regarding the perception of the soundscape and well-being in Kortowo park by respondents differ slightly from the results of SPL measurements. The results also confirm the difference between SPL in the leafless and leafy period. The results show a clear relationship between the perception of sounds and well-being in the park. However, in some areas near the water, where higher noise levels are reported the respondents felt quite comfortable. Finally, design schemes are proposed, based on experts’ opinions and results of the analysis.

Keywords: green therapy; well-being; soundscape; campus park; green university; landscape design; green infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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