City and Water: The Problem of Trauma in the Process of Developing Urban Resilience
City and Water: The Problem of Trauma in the Process of Developing Urban Resilience

Summary/Abstract: in the context of the paradigm shift that is taking place in urban development. Research Design & Methods: The following qualitative methods are used: field observation, participatory observations, transdisciplinary analyses, and case study. Findings: The historical development processes and the resultant collective traumas that have developed in Gliwice were analysed. Some substantial links and correlations have been discovered. Implications / Recommendations: In the sphere of the local cultural background, there are echoes of traumatic events which, to a large extent, have shaped subconscious beliefs and self-defence mechanisms. It is necessary to take this part of reality into consideration while working on city development plans. Contribution / Value Added: The article illuminates the background and mechanisms of some of the processes shaping the relationship between the city and water. Collective traumas play a significant role in these processes, and the fundamental changes that are key to building urban resilience are strongly dependent on working on it attentively. The authors formulate the concept of a trauma network as a significant element of the urban system. Keywords: city regeneration, urban resilience, river, blue-green infrastructure, collective trauma Article classification: research article JEL classification: Y8 Related Disciplines

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