The Contemporary Transformation of
Post-Industrial Areas in Post-Socialist
Polish Cities: Case Studies from
Wrocław (Kleczków) and Kraków
(Zabłocie)
The Contemporary Transformation of
Post-Industrial Areas in Post-Socialist
Polish Cities: Case Studies from
Wrocław (Kleczków) and Kraków
(Zabłocie)
Author(s): Dominik Sikorski, Karolina SmętkiewiczSubject(s): Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: post-industrial sites; transformation; post-socialist cities; industrial heritage; Poland;
Summary/Abstract: The article presents a contemporary, multifaceted analysis of changes occurring in post-industrial sites within Pol-ish cities. The research focuses on the demographic, morphological and functional changes observed in selectedbrownfields in Wrocław and Kraków. The findings indicate that such areas in large post-socialist cities are currentlyundergoing a period of intensive transformation, primarily characterised by increased land use intensity and func-tional changes. To preserve the cultural heritage of these areas, it is essential to continue monitoring these trans-formations in the future.
Journal: Studia Regionalne i Lokalne
- Issue Year: 26/2024
- Issue No: 97
- Page Range: 22-38
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English
