%0 Journal Article
%T The importance of rivers and watercourses for the quality of living in the city on the example of Lodz, Vienna and Mainz
%A Olenderek, Joanna
%A Olenderek, Maciej
%J Housing Environment
%V 2018
%R 10.4467/25438700SM.18.017.8527
%N 22/2018
%P 86-96
%K Lodz rivers, Rhine, Danube, riverbed microclimate
%@ 1731-2442
%D 2018
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/article/the-importance-of-rivers-and-watercourses-for-the-quality-of-living-in-the-city-on-the-example-of-lodz-vienna-and-mainz
%X 
	This article presents the results of the author’s many years of research on the importance of rivers and watercourses for the quality of living in modern cities on the example of Lodz, Vienna and Mainz. The research projects along with concept designs covered the validity of programmes, possibilities of of restoring open near river public areas while shaping a balanced city climate through integrating riverbeds into its structure. The appeal of the Lodz region landscape emerges from the contrast between watercourses and urban structure of the 19th century industrial center. Waterbeds (along with satellite towns) added a certain character – the urban area intertwines with planned park areas as well as a number of watercourses, creating the shape of a circle with open green areas radiantly extending form the center.