LUDNOŚĆ MIEJSCOWA A IMIGRANCI Z WIELKIEGO MIASTA
INHABITANTS AND IMMIGRANTS FROM LARGE CITIES

Summary/Abstract: The article shows problems of Kraków suburban areas, which are the result of a dynamic suburbanisation processes. Focus is made on specific elements of quality of life associated with relations between native suburban residents and newcomers from urban areas. The research has been done amongst farmers living in Gdów community in Kraków Metropolitan Area. Respondents are concerned about their new neighbours from large cities and tensions that arise from the lack of understanding for their agricultural activities. Native suburban residents are afraid of the negative influence of urban lifestyle on their children, but at the same time they understand that they themselves are responsible for sustaining traditions and culture of their region. However, they are also aware that the development of Kraków Metropolitan Area creates new jobs and better educational opportunities.

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