The aim of this research paper is to explore the sustainable approach towards the management of public spaces. The paper is divided into seven sections. In the beginning, a discussion of why management of public spaces is generally an important subject is described by means of a literature review. The second part of the paper focuses on the value of public space, providing an overview of the benefits of, and roles played by, properly defined and planned public spaces. The third part of the paper presents a detailed discussion of the process of what is seen to be an innovative approach to the management of public spaces. Significant objectives are identified, in accordance with the new process of public space management, its impact, and synergies. In the fourth part, the research methodology is discussed. This section outlines the two approaches taken towards a case study of temporary use of public space in Slovakia and a survey exploring the success of the temporary approach.Finally, the outcome of the case study and results of the survey are outlined, highlighting interesting potential best practices regarding the temporary use of public spaces. The results of the case study suggest that the planning of public spaces plays a significant role in the cities; consequently, the creation of public spaces must be considered as one of the most important aspects when analysing strategies towards sustainable urban development.

Natural profile of the streams was conditional to the anthropological intervention, to channelling (canalization) of the watercourses due to the gradual settlement. The mentioned approach was involved because of the flood protection of residential areas, groundwater level adjustment, riverbed stabilization, etc. Corresponding anthropogenic interventions led to the devastation of several ecosystems and ecological corridors and their functions, occurring in the natural landscape environment. Consequently, rivers acquired new hydrological, hydraulic and biological parameters. The necessity of policy reaction led to the establishment of a framework for conservation areas, known as Natura 2000, in order to protect the threatened species and natural habitats. This article presents a case study based on a project aimed at the renewal of the flow-through of the blind river channel of the Hron river (in Slovakia) in its natural, historical channel’s route with the length of 570 m and the width between 10-15 m. The aim of restoration of the river’s arm included the recovery of aquatic habitats and stabilization of the floodplain area in the ecological corridor of the Hron river in the context of the efforts of the European Union (EU) towards strengthening harmonization of the interest of nature and human activities. Restoration of the blind river channel required an integrated approach and cooperation of key stakeholders, Slovak Water Management Enterprise, state owner enterprise and municipality of Rudno nad Hronom. As the areas of the old channels of riverbeds represent an important type of ecosystem, the process of their restoration needs to be planned properly. Planning the process consists of preparing detailed analyses of the current state of the bio-corridor with a focus on analysing the occurrence of vegetation and animal habitats, their combination and interaction. The connection between the ecological landscape and spatial planning leads to maximizing of benefits of the restoration, with the least possible interventions on the natural environment. Such an approach is fundamental regarding the harmonization and ecological connectivity between the natural and anthropogenic environment in the contexts of a sustainable strategy for the management and preservation of ecological corridors. The river’s channels are important ecological corridors of the natural environment of each country not only because of the water supply for adjacent floodplain areas but also because of the slowing down of water outflow from the environment and conservation of the richness of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Revitalization and maintenance of the river flows are essential for the preservation and reconnection of the existing bio-corridors in accordance with the European Green Deal (2019) and help the natural environment in adaptation to occurring climate change.

Innovative methods presently affect all sectors of the national economy contributing to the progress and overall development of the economy, and the living standard worldwide. Innovations are equally necessary both in the private and in public sectors therefore, the original innovative ideas in each sector are greatly accepted. Similar concept is significant for companies dealing with urban water management. New methods are available mainly for capturing and reusing of rainwater in urban areas which leads to a positive impact on sustainable urban water management regarding today's water scarcity problems. This article describes some of the most popular innovative methods and examples used for rainwater harvesting, recycling and reuse. As a result, the evaluation of the most suitable water harvesting techniques related to sustainable water management, and their application in the city of Brno in Czech Republic are described.