Spatial changes in Wrocław neighbourhoods in the years 1997–2017 as a basis for shaping the image of a place

Łukasz Damurski

doi:10.5277/arc170203

Abstract

The image of a place is always based on particular space perceived and evaluated by the users. Thus each visible, permanent change in the landscape can influence the image of a place in the users’ minds. This paper presents a panel study conducted in 16 selected neighbourhoods in Wrocław city (Poland) in the years 1997, 2007 and 2016. A picture documentation has been used to show the dynamics and character of spatial transformations. The results highlight the diverse distribution of changes in the urban landscape: more changes took place closer to the city centre and less in the peripherial areas. The dominating directions of development embrace greenery, refurbishing the existing urban tissue and new investments. Also the reorganisation of transport infrastructure is a very important component of the transformation of the landscape. The observed changes seem to give a good basis for shaping a positive image of most of the studied neighbourhoods in Wrocław.

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