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Creating the safety of local communities by the example of volunteer fire brigades in Stara Kornica Commune – analysis

Tomasz Kacprzak, Marek Niewęgłowski, Mateusz Chraszcz

DOI: 10.21858/msr.54.04

Vol. no: 54

The article presents the activities of the volunteer fire brigades in Stara Kornica Commune (Mazowieckie Voivodeship). A description of these formations was made and quantitative and qualitative research on their functioning was conducted. The unique virtues of these units and their role in ensuring the order and safety of local communities and in performing the tasks of Stara Kornica Commune were indicated. The aim of the work is to recognise the areas of operation of the volunteer fire brigades in Stara Kornica Commune, the uniqueness of these formations and the challenges they face regarding staff turnover, equipment, training and other factors. The service of volunteer firefighters enjoys enormous social support, respect and prestige among the local population. There is a strong belief that one may rely on volunteer firefighters in almost any situation. At the same time, firefighters demonstrate nobility and commitment to providing help, which renders this service unique.

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Creating the safety of local communities by the example of volunteer fire brigades in Stara Kornica Commune – research results

Tomasz Kacprzak, Marek Niewęgłowski, Mateusz Chraszcz

DOI: 10.21858/msr.55.03

Vol. no: 55

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Landscape resolution – changes in urban space by way of example of Ciechanów and Płock

Ewa Baranowska, Grażyna Gapińska, Martyna Sałata

DOI: 10.21858/msr.55.04

Vol. no: 55

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According to the provisions of the European Landscape Convention of the Council of Europe, “landscape is a key element of individual and social well-being”, this conceptualisation pertains to both urban and rural spaces. Changes occurring in the landscape result from economic development and land use, and a manifestation of these changes in progressing urbanisation is very often “advertising chaos”, affecting the quality of space, its readability and accessibility, both for residents of a given settlement unit and tourists.

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A shortage of wisdom: Reflections based on Chip Conley’s book titled Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder

Elżbieta Mączyńska

DOI: 10.21858/msr.55.05

Vol. no: 55

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Projects by the Zaangażowani.pl foundation: Poland Thrives and Let’s Bring Colour Back Together!

Adam Kapler

DOI: 10.21858/msr.55.06

Vol. no: 55

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Harmonisation of data sets on land use. Practical aspects in the process of creating a general plan in Poland

Beata Stelmach-Fita

DOI: 10.21858/msr.54.01

Vol. no: 54

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The implementation of the INSPIRE Directive 2007/2/WE with regard to technical recommendations for the land use data theme has not been completed yet. Under such conditions, the creation of a graphic part of a general commune plan (POG) presents a material challenge. These issues are addressed in a series of three articles, under the common title Harmonisation of data sets on land use, presenting conclusions from selected analytical-empirical research conducted, among others, in the years 2016–2017, pointing out incomplete incorporation of technical guidelines for technical specification of land use of the INSPIRE Directive with regard to the land use data theme in the Polish law.This article addresses the issues of analysing law provisions affecting the scope and form of the graphic part of the general plan in the context of technical specifications of land use, pursuant to the INSPIRE Directive, and practical aspects of the POG creation. Legislative and technical recommendations are presented, including those referring to the need for clarification of the mandatory components of the plan connected with the informative layer with regard to separate regulations.

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Ecological policy of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship Self-government against the background of changes taking place in the natural environment

Elżbieta Goryszewska

DOI: 10.21858/msr.54.02

Vol. no: 54

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The article contains an analysis of changes taking place in the environment of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship over the course of 25 years, caused by anthropogenic factors. Changes in water resources, atmospheric air and acoustic climate were assessed. The analysis showed that the quality of the environment is gradually improving, positive changes include municipal management, pollutant emissions, the number of facilities and installations meeting quality standards, and the frequency of exceedances of permissible noise levels. The negative effects resulting from the economic development and consumption growth are eliminated through corrective actions resulting from the implementation of the voivodeship’s ecological policy, which is carried out on the basis of adopted regional documents, i.e. environmental protection programmes, waste management plans, air protection programmes or environmental protection programmes against noise. Activities aimed at improving the quality of natural resources and the environment, aimed at eliminating pollutant emissions, developing municipal technical infrastructure, promoting a low-emission economy, increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, reducing acoustic nuisance, maintaining water and water facilities, increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the energy balance or increase in social awareness, require continuation and strengthening. The further development of Mazovia shall be directed towards a circular economy (CE), based on modern, environmentally friendly solutions.

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Raumwissenschaftliches Kolloquium 2025, Berlin

Dominika Jędrzejczak

DOI: 10.21858/msr.54.05

Vol. no: 54

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