Możliwości wykorzystania rzek w rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczym Wrocławia
Possibilities of using rivers in the social and economic development of Wrocław

Summary/Abstract: The river Oder has always been a significant and contributing element constituting the city of Wroclaw. Today, however, its role as a settlement developer takes on a different face, being utilized as a tourist, recreational and cultural attraction. The city of Wroclaw has five rivers and multiple tributary rivers. Having recognized this potential Wroclaw’s municipal authorities have strived to utilize it in many ways. This paper analyzes the possibilities and advantages arising from the river Oder’s new functions as well as those already in existence like transport, tourism, recreation, sports and culture. The Oder is slowly becoming the city’s landmark as authorities are putting a lot of effort into making it a recreational and cultural attraction. There are also plans to develop its transportation function. There are, however, areas that require improvement like river tourism and river sports that have been consequently neglected by Wroclaw’s authorities.

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