Conceptual Framework of Adaptive Transformation of Green Areas in Accordance with the Social Load on Urban Space

Abstract

The relevance of the study is determined by the increasing social load on urban green areas, which serve as one of the key components of the ecological and social infrastructure of contemporary cities. The purpose of the paper is to ground the conceptual approaches to the adaptive transformation of green zones in urban space in Ukraine in accordance with social load, taking into account key influencing factors, load levels, and algorithms for managing spatial change. The research methodology is based on a systemic approach, methods of structural and functional analysis, comparative typology, and elements of graphical visualization. The main social factors that determine the nature of the load on urban green areas were identified. A generalized model of adaptive transformation of green spaces was suggested, it reflects the relationship between the degree of social load and the level of spatial changes. An algorithm for managing spatial transformations was developed, it has five stages: analysis, identification of load level, determination of adaptation directions, implementation of changes, and monitoring. The suggested tools make it possible to adapt urban areas to the dynamic changes of societal needs and increase the efficiency of their usage. The research findings can be applied to strategic urban development planning, the development of public services improvement programmes, and the formation of inclusive solutions for urban space in modern cities in Ukraine and the world.