Greenways of Bratislava – Opportunities and Threats

Authors

Katarína Kristiánová, Slovak University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Institute of Garden and Landscape Architecture

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/fabos.892

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

The paper aims to explore the current setting and problems of greenway planning in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia and discusses the meanings of greenways in a modern urban landscape. Bratislava`s traditional landscape on the slopes of Small Carpathians and the banks of Danube witnesses a strong development pressure from nineties of last century till today, due to introduction of market economy and due to its new role as a capital since 1993. The green structures of vineyards, which played a substantial role in the image of the city and created a part of its cultural identity during centuries, disappear as they are located in the heart of the city and occupy the most valuable land for residential purposes, offering a beautiful view on the city. The green spaces along the Danube are threatened for the same reason; they occupy the embankment space - the most interesting space for development. Free open spaces within urban structure are filled by buildings. In this context rises the demand for a greener urban planning and for greenway planning, as defined by theoretical framework (Fábos.1995, Fábos, 2004).

Recommended Citation

Kristiánová, Katarína (2010) "Greenways of Bratislava – Opportunities and Threats," Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 40.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/fabos.892
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fabos/vol3/iss1/40