MODELLING AS A PLATFORM FOR LANDSCAPE PLANNING

References: 14th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2014, www.sgem.org, SGEM2014 Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-619-7105-12-4 / ISSN 1314-2704, June 19-25, 2014, Book 2, Vol. 3, 753-760 pp

ABSTRACT
The objective of this contribution is to interlink the approaches of urban and landscape planning process which use 2D and 3D models into the complex spatial landscape planning at the methodical level. History of landscape and urban planning shows that the territories are able to reflect not only human needs, but also their abilities and ideals. Therefore the role of complex spatial planning and visualisation of specific changes of the cities and country using 2D and 3D models is very important. Currently, territories are going through immense, uncontrolled changes, which are leading to the irreversible changes of urban environment and also surrounding landscape. These territories, as well as living organisms, must respond to these changes and continuously transform their structures. This article emphasizes the need for creation of a stable platform for complex spatial planning with two main features – interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity. The contribution of complex spatial planning using modelling lies in the creation of quality outcomes which help to identify impacts on the environment and residents. The 2D and 3D models of cities and surrounding landscapes serve a very important function in the decision-making phase and also in the phase of draft measures to mitigate negative impacts on the environment as well. This rational approach to the complex spatial planning connects the knowledge of many scientific disciplines, it can be applied in practice and shows the relevancy not only for future forms of land use but also for professional users, such as researchers, architects, designers, planners etc.

Keywords: urban model, landscape model, landscape planning, 2D and 3D models.