Austrian Studies Association Conference 2026

Az Austrian Studies Association éves konferenciájának idén salzburgi Paris Londron Egyetem adott otthon május végén. A kétnyelvű konferencián az Osztrák-Magyar Monarchia zöldfelületeinek tervezési elveiről adtam elő.

Green Spaces in the Cities of Austria-Hungary: Their Development and Impact

The primary focus of this research is the urban morphological analysis of green spaces (primarily parks and gardens) and their systems within a planning-historical context. The Compromise of 1867 significantly influenced the development of urban green spaces and the underlying urban planning concepts within Austria-Hungary. The post-Compromise era witnessed a heightened emphasis on representative urban development, with the creation of parks and gardens as a key strategy alongside broader transformations of the built environment and urban structure. Late 19th-century professional literature underscored the importance of urban green spaces for both aesthetics and public health. These texts not only outlined urban planning principles but also provided specific landscape architectural proposals. Influenced by theorists like Camillo Sitte, Josef Stübben, and Antal Palóczi, green spaces were increasingly integrated into the overall urban fabric, becoming integral parts of street and square networks.

Developed during the second half of the 19th century with a focus on both representation and public health, these green spaces remain integral to contemporary urban structures, despite ongoing changes in urban fabrics and structures. This research employs urban morphology to examine selected cities from the former Austra-Hungary, comparing their historical and contemporary urban structures, fabrics, and natural and built environments. It identifies the historical catalysts, including early modern urban planning, relevant legal frameworks, and the emergence of landscape architecture, that shaped these green networks. The study reveals patterns in their integration, accessibility, and impact on urban fabric development, contributing to understanding of Central European urban evolution, planning, and green space distribution’s influence.