Modernization of Public Spaces in Lithuanian Cities

A groundbreaking monograph reveals how modernist urbanism reshaped the social-spatial dynamics of Lithuanian cities, fundamentally altering their functionality as entire systems. By leveraging interdisciplinary network theory and mathematical models, researchers analyzed Kaunas, Klaipėda, and Vilnius to demonstrate that Soviet-era modernization introduced revolutionary spatial configurations and redefined public space usage. The study highlights how these transformations, spanning from 1939 to 2016, serve as a compelling case study for understanding the profound impacts of modernist urbanism on city structures and societal interactions.

Zaleckis, K., Tranavičiūtė, B., Grunskis, T., Gražulevičiūtė-Villeniškė, I., Vitkuvienė, J., Sinkienė, J., & Armagan Doğan, H. (2020). Modernization of Public Spaces in Lithuanian Cities. https://doi.org/10.1515/9788395793875