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Mapping social inequalities: access to public services in Warsaw Cover

Mapping social inequalities: access to public services in Warsaw

Open Access
|Jan 2026

Abstract

In this study, we evaluated public service accessibility across Warsaw’s Municipal Information System (MSI) areas, analyzing access to health, education, and green spaces using GIS and spatial buffers. The results show considerable disparities between central and peripheral areas. In districts such as Śródmieście and Ochota, MSI areas in the city centre, offer better access, while peripheral regions, such as Białołęka and Wawer, have limited access. These findings have highlighted the need for sustainable planning and targeted investments in growing areas to reduce inequalities and improve residents’ quality of life.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2025-0025 | Journal eISSN: 2084-6118 | Journal ISSN: 0867-6046
Language: English
Submitted on: Jan 10, 2025
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Accepted on: Apr 10, 2025
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Published on: Jan 14, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Marcel Świerkocki, published by Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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