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A Legal Framework for Energy-Conscious Urban Planning in Poland and Germany

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  • Olga Sachanbińska-Dobrzyńska

    (Department of Law and Administration, University of Opole, 45-040 Opole, Poland)

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This work seeks to answer the question as to whether the legal orders of Poland and Germany provide an effective framework for energy-efficient and climate-resilient urban space management. To this end, it verifies what similarities and differences exist between certain areas and whether they need reform. The starting point is the belief that legal instruments for environmentally friendly space management are a cross-border issue. Comparative studies are important because effective environmental protection knows no borders, and a lower level of protection in one country or geographic region can affect neighbouring countries and regions. The analysis of legal norms affecting such issues as passive energy construction; prevention of soil sealing and adequate ventilation; reduction of CO 2 emissions; promotion of green areas; proper water management; reduction of so-called “grey energy” associated with new construction; the compact city; and a reduction of light pollution has enabled us to synthesise findings into specific conclusions and to propose postulates and directions for further research. However, this does not change the overall assessment that the legal systems of Poland and Germany enable environmentally friendly space management at a similar level, while at the same time, certain additions to the regulations and a further discussion of possible improvements are most welcome and needed.

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  • Olga Sachanbińska-Dobrzyńska, 2023. "A Legal Framework for Energy-Conscious Urban Planning in Poland and Germany," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(18), pages 1-26, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:18:p:6428-:d:1233540
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