The impact of shopping centers on the downtown shopping streets in Katowice Cover Image

Oddziaływanie galerii handlowych na śródmiejskie ulice handlowe Katowic
The impact of shopping centers on the downtown shopping streets in Katowice

Author(s): Małgorzata Twardzik
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: galleries/malls; modern trade; city; downtown district

Summary/Abstract: Shopping centers have become an integral part of the structure of modern citiesin Poland. In Katowice, there are two malls in the downtown district and interact in manyways the functioning of Katowice. Considering their place in the structure of the chain ofretail and service center, we can said, that both contribute to the economic revival of thedowntown area, evidence may numerous food service places, recreation, service and retailand commercial drainage function of the inner-city streets.

  • Issue Year: 23/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 67-85
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish
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