Impact of depopulation of municipalities in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship on green infrastructure changes

Paweł Dziekański

doi:10.15611/br.2025.1.04

Authors

Paweł Dziekański ✉️ Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
pawel.dziekanski@ujk.edu.pl https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-0043

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15611/br.2025.1.04

Keywords:

green infrastructure, demographics, synthetic measure, CRITIC-TOPSIS method

Abstract

Aim: The aim is to assess and identify the challenges of depopulation in the municipalities of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship and to evaluate the possibilities of revitalizing green spaces with limited resources. The study focuses on the impact of depopulation on the quality of green infrastructure.

Methodology: The study used literature analysis, statistical methods, and TOPSIS, collecting empirical data from municipalities in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in 2014 and 2022, which allowed us to capture the dynamics of the phenomena and monitor conjunctural changes.

Results: The study of the impact of depopulation on green infrastructure in municipalities of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship showed positive changes in the quality of green spaces, promotion of sustainable development, revitalization of urban spaces, and creation of new green spaces in response to demographic changes.

Conclusions and recommendations: It is recommended to continue investing in green infrastructure, especially in areas with lower concentrations of it and to monitor changes in green space distribution and demographics.

Originality/value: The study analyzes the relationship between demographics and green infrastructure in municipalities, using a synthetic measure to compare the years 2014 and 2022, making it possible to assess their mutual impact on ecosystems.

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