Dynamics and effects of suburbanization in Bydgoszcz functional urban area: the case of Nowa Wies Wielka commune Cover Image

Dynamika i skutki suburbanizacji Bydgoszczy na przykładzie gminy Nowa Wieś Wielka
Dynamics and effects of suburbanization in Bydgoszcz functional urban area: the case of Nowa Wies Wielka commune

Author(s): Łukasz Kubiak
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Social development, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: suburbanization; periurbanization; urban sprawl; functional and spatial structure; suburban area; Bydgoszcz; Nowa Wies Wielka

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the dynamics and effects of the functional and spatial structure transformation of the suburban area into an example of the Nowa Wies Wielka commune near Bydgoszcz, in which uncontrolled urban sprawl occurs. The intensity and development of urban settlements and technical infrastructure networks have been analyzed against the background of population changes. In addition, there were presented the policy of the commune authorities towards urbanization pressure and attempts to cope with its negative effects, including emerging socio-spatial conflicts.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 95-105
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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