10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017): Recent submissions
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The use of GIS technology in the creation of local revitalisation programs as a tool for sustainable urban development
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Revitalisation is a process of bringing degraded areas back from a state of crisis. It is carried out in a comprehensive way, through integrated activities for the local community, space and economy, concentrated territorially, ... -
Multi-criteria analysis in assessment of the degree of degradation pavement elements functional airports made of cement concrete
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)An important factor that affects the safety of flight operations is the proper management of airports, which should be based on the obtained in systematic way information about the state of the surface of the functional ... -
Comparative analysis of urban condition the residential market area with the use of GIS tools
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Analysis of the significance of structural and spatial similarities aims to identify homogeneous categories of real estate markets on the basis of the urban features of the area. Real estate markets play an increasingly ... -
A method for evaluating tram stops based on passenger expectations and the needs of disabled persons
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Criteria against which assessment is carried out the operation of public transport generally refer to specific elements of the network of public transport, such as lines, vehicles, bus stops, etc. Criteria for evaluation ... -
Identification of potential urban development areas and extraction of urban land use information based on open source data
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The optimization of urban land use is a very important aspect of sustainable urban development, including recycling abandoned land and further developing in-use areas. However, limited knowledge of these kinds of areas and ... -
Transformation of rural areas with high urban impact: the example of the largest cities in the Warmia and Mazury region
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The paper discusses rural transformations resulting from urban influences. The analyzed area consists of rural municipalities (the smallest administrative units in Poland) in the immediate vicinity of Olsztyn, Elbląg and ... -
Challenges, opportunities and barriers to sustainable transport development in functional urban areas
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The process of identifying urban areas in OECD countries uses population density to identify urban cores, and travel-to-work flows to identify the hinterlands as the “worker catchment area” of the urban labour market, ... -
Cellulose fibres as a reinforcing element in building materials
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Nowadays, construction sector is focusing in developing sustainable, green and eco-friendly building materials. Natural fibre is growingly being used in composite materials. This paper provides utilization of cellulose ... -
The role of spontaneous succession in reclamation of mining waste tip in area of Ruda Śląska city
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Coal exploitation has produced a huge amount of mining waste whose considerable part is being piled on the waste dumps. The analysis was carried out in the area of Ruda Ślaska city. The waste dumps are located within the ... -
A multiple criteria evaluation of a new streets development projects in Vilnius city
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The paper considers the technological development of a new streets equipment in Vilnius street network. All main transport infrastructure projects in Vilnius city are presented and analyzed with reference to the selected ... -
The analysis of networks space structures as important elements of sustainable space development
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Space as the entirety of elements occurring within it and their configuration, is subject to analysis for purposes of optimizing activities connected with it, or generally speaking, optimal spatial management including ... -
How city’s biggest employers shape spatial development of the residential areas – evidence from Olsztyn, Poland
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Efficient managing sustainable urban development requires constant observations of trends in the key areas. One of the important areas is undoubtedly directing development of residential areas within the city and its ... -
Vibrations measurement of the funicular generated vibrations on Gediminas Hill North part slope
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)An experimental measurements of the funicular generated vibrations provided after Gediminas Hill North part slope landslide, which occurred on 2016. The geology of Gediminas Hill made up strata of Quaternary system late ... -
Land value capture to promote local development in Baltics: a comparative study of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)By capturing value increase, it should be used for specific purposes in the way that would support implementation of infrastructure projects and promote local development. Accordingly, the stakeholders’ interests have to ... -
Application of new methods of environment analysis and assessment in landscape audits – case studies of urban areas like Częstochowa, Poland
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Following the 2000 European Landscape Convention, a new act strengthening landscape protection instruments has been in force since 2015. It sets forth legal aspects of landscape shaping (Dziennik Ustaw 2015, poz. 774) and ... -
Identification of risk factors for collisions involving cyclists based on Gdansk example
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The role of pedestrian and bicycle traffic in Poland has growing trend. The comprehensive traffic study, conducted in Gdansk in 2016, has confirmed the increase in the number of cyclists and their share in the modal split. ... -
Urban transportation conditions from the metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur that will impact and Endanger Putrajaya’s sustainability plan
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)There is a growing demand for mobility and accessibility from the Klang Valley (The Greater Kuala Lumpur) into the city of Putrajaya. Putrajaya is the federal administrative Capital of Malaysia, conceived as the first ... -
Comparison of Polish and Danish approach to promotion of cycling
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article describes two different approaches to promotion of cycling from Denmark and Poland. In the former the promotion locally from 2009 to 2015 has been supported financially by the national government and where ... -
The quality of the living environment versus natural factors – the case study of Olsztyn
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Current social requirements concerning the living environment tend to be more and more related to the natural values of the urban space. People are aware of the fact that contact with nature is extremely important for of ... -
The use of gravity model in spatial planning
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The GIS tools facilitate organised and formal creation of models presenting both the current state of and the forecasted changes in physical environment (ones that will occur if specific conditions are satisfied). Formulated ...