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Issue 18 (3) 2019 pp. 67-77

Maja Skibińska, Mariusz Wieczorek, Małgorzata Denis

1 Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Warsaw
2
Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw
3
Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw

Places to sit for senior citizens located in urban space: Warsaw city as a case study

Keywords: senior-friendly cities, pedestrian policy, public space, street furniture, urban bench, urban planning
Abstract:

Benches are urban furniture which guarantee comfort for all users, which is important especially in the
context of the needs of aging societies. Their location, number and construction are of great significance.
The present paper is based on the results of a research projects concerning urban benches in Warsaw public
space. The substantive scope of the study embraces identification of the current problems related to places
to sit in urban areas as well as the needs of the elderly connected therewith. According to the research results
benches should have a backrest or backrest and armrest, be placed at regular intervals in the vicinity of the
place of residence and services. This paper is a contribution to the discussion on shaping public space that is
comfortable for the seniors.

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MLA Skibińska, Maja, et al. "Places to sit for senior citizens located in urban space: Warsaw city as a case study." Acta Sci.Pol. Architectura 18.3 (2019): 67-77.
APA Skibińska, M. et al. (2019). Places to sit for senior citizens located in urban space: Warsaw city as a case study. Acta Sci.Pol. Architectura, 18 (3), 67-77
ISO 690 Skibińska, Maja, Wieczorek, Mariusz, Denis, Małgorzata. Places to sit for senior citizens located in urban space: Warsaw city as a case study. Acta Sci.Pol. Architectura, 2019, 18.3: 67-77.
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