Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin
Abstract
The objective of the studies was to recognise the need for and possibilities of
preserving and revitalizing the soundscapes of health resorts in Poland. The
research process included an analysis of the legal environment determining the
functioning of Polish health resorts. Noise hazards and values of soundscapes
were identified and acoustic revitalization measures were proposed for the
selected health resorts. A review of scientific literature was performed and health
resort surveys and audit reports were conducted. The next stage was focussed
on the questionnaire sent out to the local governments of health resort districts
and towns in Poland. The discussion referred, inter alia, to the recommendations
of the team of experts in the field of changes within the spa treatment system in
Poland. The conducted studies demonstrated that most health resorts in Poland
have some soundscape values. However, these values may be lost because of
the threat of noise from transport and tourism. Health resorts in Poland thus
need revitalization measures aimed at achieving a high quality of soundscape.
Publisher
Cracow University of Technology