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Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the Drohobych district territory in the context of planning development objectives

Yurii Bardyn Stepan Tupis
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The aim of the study was to analyse spatial disparities in facilities, functions, and user distribution in the Drohobych district to develop a strategy for balanced territorial development. A GIS-based analysis was employed to determine the following quantitative indicators: population density, distribution of transportation infrastructure, and localisation of historical and cultural sites. These factors served as the foundation for determining the potential of territorial communities and their capacity for cooperation. Also, it was analysed the advantages of joint strategic planning based on the territorial characteristics of the Drohobych district and its municipalities. It was highlighted spatial imbalances and the varying degrees of accessibility and infrastructural development across the district. Also, attention was given to the role of agglomeration principles as a mechanism for uniting fragmented communities into cohesive planning entities. The study considered the significance of natural and cultural resources, such as Carpathian landscapes, mineral springs, and preserved planning structures of historical German colonies, as tools for sustainable tourism development. These assets contributed to the formation of distinct functional clusters within the district. Research identified weak transport connections between peripheral and central areas as both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted interventions. It was argued for the adoption of integrated, community-based development strategies that accounted for local conditions, while aligning with regional and national planning frameworks. By combining quantitative spatial analysis with strategic planning principles, the study offered practical insights into fostering balanced, resource-efficient, and collaborative territorial development

Keywords

territorial communities; population density; transport network structure; historical and cultural sites; spatial disparities

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Received 19.03.2025, Revised 29.07.2025, Accepted 05.09.2025

Retrieved from Vol. 11, No. 3, 2025

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Bardyn, Yu., & Tupis, S. (2025). Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the Drohobych district territory in the context of planning development objectives. Architectural Studies, 11(3), 73-83. https://doi.org/10.56318/as/3.2025.73

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