Former towns – today’s Wrocław settlements in the opinion of its citizens

Alena Kononowicz

doi:10.5277/arc160404

Abstract

The article presents three estates of Wrocław – Brochów, Leśnica and Psie Pole, which were selected as the subject of study because of their former self-reliance as towns. After a brief outlining of the characteristics of historical, architectural and spatial qualities attention was focuse inter alia on the assessment of the extent to which the atmosphere of the ancient towns has an influence today on its residents.     Empirical studies have confirmed connections of the inhabiting community with its urban space, emerging from a system of values, knowledge and imagination that foster a sense of identity and help identification with the given area. The climate of the former towns such as Brochów, Leśnica and Psie Pole due to retaining their one-time urban and spatial systems forms the feelings of its inhabitants towards comprehending their identity. And so, care of space is very important not only due to its priceless value but also because its adequate shaping helps in maintaining proper social relations.