PLANNING PUBLIC URBAN UNDERGROUND SPACES: CULTURAL AMENITIES IN BELGRADE’S RIVERFRONT PARK

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Marija Lalošević , Milica Hadži Arsenović , Ana Jovović 

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DOI:  10.46793/ACUUS2025.1.10.186

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

The increasing demand for urban space in dense city environments calls for innovative solutions to integrate public amenities within limited areas. Underground space can serve not only for utility and transportation systems but also for public facilities that blend uses that are suitable with underground space and those which are not. These innovative solutions create a unique connection between above and below-ground spaces. This paper explores the planning and design of underground spaces, focusing on their use for cultural amenities in city center green areas, placed in Belgrade, Serbia, along the banks of the Sava and Danube rivers. One of the main questions is also how underground spaces can be strategically utilized to enhance urban landscapes while preserving and enhancing green spaces above ground. The paper discusses how the planning of underground urban spaces must consider human needs, creating a balanced relationship between subterranean uses and public accessibility. Case study is used to explore how the integration of underground cultural spaces can enrich public urban life, foster cultural engagement, preserve valuable green areas in city center and contribute to sustainable urban development. Through this exploration, the aim is to define the human measure for planning such spaces, considering factors like comfort, light, ventilation, and connectivity with the urban environment.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

cultural amenities, underground urbanism, public underground spaces, urban sustainability, public use

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