The historical development of Latvian aviation and airfield territories

Madara Markova; Diāna Stola

doi:10.22616/j.landarchart.2023.22.13

Authors

Madara Markova Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Diāna Stola Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22616/j.landarchart.2023.22.13

Keywords:

airport landscape, planning, post-industrial airfield

Abstract

In the 20th century, built airfields and airports, have significantly impacted the European landscape and environmental quality today. Territories that have lost their former function can now be considered as a stimulus for the creation of new landscapes and for urban development. The publication covers the history of Latvian aviation through time, where a total of 97 airfields have been established, which served as military, agricultural, sports, and civil aviation airfields. Scientific literature, popular scientific literature were used to gather information. For mapping was used ArcGIS. Nowadays, according to the data of the Civil Aviation Agency, 9 airfields are certified – 7 civil aviation airfields, and 2 air transportation airfields. As well as a military base of the Air Force has been established at Lielvārde airfield. Airfield’s development opportunities until now have not been researched in Latvia, this is the first study to capture resources available and development strategies.

Author Biographies

Madara Markova, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

In 2009 I acquired Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture and in 2014 – Doctor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture. Assistant Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture and Planning, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Field of research since 2007: sacral landscape, cultural landscape and its elements, landscape sociology, teaching methods in landscape architecture field. In addition, in scientific research and scientific papers is paid attention to new teaching methods and new methods used in landscape architecture projects. Some of latest publications reflects range of scientific interests – “Cooperation enhancing methods in process of large territory landscape planning by a group of students”; “Aspects of rural landscape planning related to abandoned places and objects”; “Rural-urban interaction inclusion in ongoing Latvia regional reform”; “Landscape sociology as developing academic discipline”.

Diāna Stola, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Landscape architect. In 2023 I acquired Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture and planning. During studies have been involved in several projects, seminars and practical master classes. I’m also currently actively improving my knowledge through courses and seminars about sustainable climate neutral landscape planning for people.
Since 2021 working as landscape architect with public and private projects- research and technical planning. Passion in post-industrial abandoned landscapes how them return for people. And also interesting in healing landscapes.

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