Changes in public space of Polish spas in connection with membership in the European Union. The case of Małopolska Cover Image

Zmiany w przestrzeni publicznej uzdrowisk polskich w związku z członkostwem w Unii Europejskiej - na przykładzie Małopolski
Changes in public space of Polish spas in connection with membership in the European Union. The case of Małopolska

Author(s): Wojciech Wojcikowski
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Regional Geography
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: spa; the quality of the treatment; EU investment

Summary/Abstract: The observed changes in Małopolska health resorts that have resulted inimproving the quality of their public spaces and technical infrastructure over the last10 years, are directly related to the effective financing with EU funds obtained bymunicipalities and health resort companies. The implementation of costly investmentsprovides a basis for further economic development of these localities, as well asstrengthens the position of Małopolska spas among other Polish and European spas.On the example of selected spas the author presents the improvements taking place,with special regard to investments co-financed from EU funds.

  • Issue Year: 19/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 53-67
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish