Impact of environment and infrastructure on local differences in quality of life in Swietokrzyskie municipalities

The purpose of the article is to analyse contemporary challenges related to the quality of life, taking into account the changing infrastructure, the state of the environment, and their interdependence. A key aspect of the study is to analyse the differences between the various municipalities of the Świętokrzyskie region. The article presents the results using synthetic measure analysis (based on logarithmic functions). The results of the study are based on data across the years 2010, 2021, and 2022. The analysis of municipalities in the Świętokrzyskie region revealed significant disparities in quality of life, infrastructure, and environmental conditions, indicating unequal access and development barriers. Despite the non-linear development of quality of life and infrastructure, as well as complex environmental dynamics, persistent regional inequalities remain evident. These disparities highlight the need to enhance investment, strengthen environmental protection, and foster inter-municipal cooperation to support weaker municipalities.  Improving infrastructure and the environment affects the health, recreation, and socio-ecological stability of residents, increasing the region's investment and demographic attractiveness.