Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVII, Issue 2
Written by Endre KENTELKY, Gabriella KISS, Ildikó LIHĂT, Róbert Marius TĂSLĂVAN, Martin JAKAB, Zsolt SZEKELY-VARGA
Marketplaces, are integral parts of cities all over the world. In the last decades the rapid urbanization is putting pressure on the cities, this creates numerous problems for locals. Besides over-urbanization syndrome, Târgu Mureș is still struggling with the influence of the post-socialist era, the nature of the communist vision can still be noticed. The present paper tackles the importance of marketplaces from two points of view: the sociological point of view, why it is important for locals and society; and from the point of view of ecology. The rehabilitation and re-naturalization of the marketplaces creates a pleasant meeting point for locals, helps boosting the sale of local products, strengthens the economy and supports the sustainable character of the settlement. The proposed plan can serve as a model for the renovation and development of marketplaces in dense urban areas. The researched marketplace is located close to the city center, to its historical places, and could become a good green space not only for the acquisition of goods, but for recreation space as well.
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