Green and Recreational Spaces in Cities: A Comparative Study of Urban Greening Models
Session
Architecture and Spatial Planning
Description
Green spaces in urban environments are seen as a pro-environmental behavior and are an image for an urban center. All green spaces, both inside and outside urban centers, form the green system of these centers. The purpose of this study is to present the design of a new green space in the city of Prishtina for all age groups of people living in this area of the city. The emergence of the concept of the sustainable city or the city of the 21st century, raised the issue of the role of vegetation and green spaces in urban and suburban areas in Kosovo. Public green spaces play an important role when it comes to facing the challenges related to the management of urban environments in the 21st century. The design location was in the city of Prishtina with an area of about 6500 m2. All types and forms of urban vegetation contribute to its visual improvement and in thiscontext they also have aesthetic, environmental, psychohealth values and contribute to urban architecture. Urban green spaces provide numerous services, as they represent spaces for recreation and relaxation, allow contact with nature and contribute positively to the mental and physical health of city residents. Respecting and implementing international standards for green spaces strengthens the image of Kosovo, preserves the health of citizens, aesthetic, environmental, and psycho-health values, meets environmental criteria, and contributes to urban architecture.
Keywords:
Landscape planning, green space, greening models, design, Kosova
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.6
Recommended Citation
Balaj, Nexhat; Januzi, Vezir; and Rizani, Hyzer, "Green and Recreational Spaces in Cities: A Comparative Study of Urban Greening Models" (2025). UBT International Conference. 6.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/ASP/6
Green and Recreational Spaces in Cities: A Comparative Study of Urban Greening Models
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Green spaces in urban environments are seen as a pro-environmental behavior and are an image for an urban center. All green spaces, both inside and outside urban centers, form the green system of these centers. The purpose of this study is to present the design of a new green space in the city of Prishtina for all age groups of people living in this area of the city. The emergence of the concept of the sustainable city or the city of the 21st century, raised the issue of the role of vegetation and green spaces in urban and suburban areas in Kosovo. Public green spaces play an important role when it comes to facing the challenges related to the management of urban environments in the 21st century. The design location was in the city of Prishtina with an area of about 6500 m2. All types and forms of urban vegetation contribute to its visual improvement and in thiscontext they also have aesthetic, environmental, psychohealth values and contribute to urban architecture. Urban green spaces provide numerous services, as they represent spaces for recreation and relaxation, allow contact with nature and contribute positively to the mental and physical health of city residents. Respecting and implementing international standards for green spaces strengthens the image of Kosovo, preserves the health of citizens, aesthetic, environmental, and psycho-health values, meets environmental criteria, and contributes to urban architecture.