Green and blue infrastructure in the urban environment on the example of Kraków

Abstract

The use of elements of green and blue infrastructure in the city is becoming an increasingly popular solution. The reason for such activities is its "multitasking", that is the ability to solve many problems that intensively developing cities have to face. The article discusses the possibilities offered by the use of elements of green and blue infrastructure in the city and its beneficial impact on the environment of urbanized areas. In addition, the concepts of urban development of Krakow contained in current planning documents that concern the prevention of climate change in the city were discussed. An inventory of completed investments of this type in the city was also made. A survey was also conducted among the inhabitants of Krakow, which concerned their awareness of the existence and conscious use of both green and water areas.