The changes in the functional urban region in the new socio-economic conditions in Poland. The case of Toruń Cover Image

The changes in the functional urban region in the new socio-economic conditions in Poland. The case of Toruń
The changes in the functional urban region in the new socio-economic conditions in Poland. The case of Toruń

Author(s): Beata Hołowiecka, Daniela Szymańska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: urban region; functional urban region; daily urban system; Toruń

Summary/Abstract: This article attempts to determine the general tendency of changes of functioning of urban regions in the new socio-economic conditions in Poland. The functional connections resulted from an intensively and relatively permanent flow of population, which functions as foundation of identification of the urban region in that study. The paper presents the results of empirical examinations of the functional urban region of Toruń conducted in 70s, 80s, and presently. On that basis explation is presented on how the transformation of the economic system with all consequences influenced on the modification of developed and relatively stable city-surroundings relations. Additionally the article is aimed at recognizing the new determinants of urban regions development in Polish conditions.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 09
  • Page Range: 63-78
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English