@article{f05e470c-0122-4108-86fa-9c8043bf4a24, author = {Barbara Bartkowicz }, title = {Why?}, journal = {Przestrzeń Urbanistyka Architektura}, volume = {2018}, number = {Volume 2/2018}, year = {1901}, issn = {2544-0853}, pages = {7-21},keywords = {assets and values of the space; protection against degradation; historical Podgórze; forefield of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki; timeless beauty of Cracow}, abstract = {The Author’s particular commitment to defending the assets and values of the space of Cracow is by no means accidental. It derives from her admiration for the panoramas and architecture of her home town – Nowy Sącz, observed since her childhood, against the background of the abundant nature of the Nowy Sącz Basin. This fascination was decisive for the choice of the field of study, and over the Author’s entire professional and scientific career the unique beauty of the space of Cracow seen on the everyday basis built her commitment to solving problems faced by the city and gave rise to the imperative of the protection of its values. Elements that can be particularly emphasised in this respect are the Author’s personal professional and social engagement in studies devoted to the surroundings of the Vistula river within the perimeter of Cracow, the protection of the historical district of Podgórze, of the southern forefield of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki, of the area of Zakrzówek Lake, and many other locations against degradation and destruction. The courage to undertake these actions stemmed from the belief that it is worth taking challenges and making efforts, against promoted views and interests, in order to protect the timeless beauty of Cracow. }, doi = {10.4467/00000000PUA.18.029.9531}, url = {https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/przestrzen-urbanistyka-architektura/article/dlaczego} }