Rola centrum handlowego w procesie gentryfikacji miast
The role of the shopping centre in the process of urban gentrification

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of these studies is to draw attention to the role of shopping centres in the process of urban gentrification of medium-sized cities. The new generation shopping centres are changing the face of many Polish cities in the XXI century. They are a symbol of urban and economic transformations of Poland. As a new temples of consumption they have become very important, even cult places of leisure activities for many people. In the article, among others, the results of investigations conducted by the authors are presented which consider the perception of the importance of shopping centers in the organization of spatial order in the city. Working methods included the analysis of subject literature as well as the stage of field research conducted among residents of four cities: Bełchatów, Pabianice, Piotrków Trybunalski and Tomaszów Mazowiecki. Each of these cities has similar historical background connected with the textile industry, after which degraded lands and numerous buildings in ruins have been left being possible to redevelop.

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