Model of Functional and Spatial Structure in the Strategy of Supra-Local Development Cover Image

Model struktury funkcjonalno‑przestrzennej w strategii rozwoju ponadlokalnego
Model of Functional and Spatial Structure in the Strategy of Supra-Local Development

Author(s): Przemysław Ciesiółka, Andrzej Mikuła, Paweł Churski, Bartłomiej Kołsut
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: model of functional and spatial structure; supra-local development strategy; strategic planning; integrated planning; spatial dimension of the strategy

Summary/Abstract: The article presents a model of functional-spatial structure in the strategy of supra-local development, which is an attempt to translate the assumptions of the new planning paradigm, referred to in the world literature as strategic spatial planning, into Polish ground. In this regard, the new legal regulations set forth in the Act of July 15, 2020 on amending the Act on the principles of development policy and certain other acts were used, which, due to their high generality, allowed the authors’ approach to their interpretation and implementation. The paper presents the various dimensions of integration of strategic and spatial planning undertaken in the Polish legal system over the years up to the present day. In addition, the role of supra-local development strategies in integrated development planning in Poland is defined, and different types of functional areas are described, which are the starting point for differentiating the scope of the functional-spatial structure model. Then the description of the most important elements of the model was deepened, and other elements of the spatial dimension in the new supra-local development strategies were presented. The added value of integrating the spheres of strategic and spatial planning was pointed out, which is important for improving their effectiveness and efficiency, as well as for increasing public acceptance of the measures taken.

  • Issue Year: 24/2023
  • Issue No: 91
  • Page Range: 7-22
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English, Polish