On the 17th of October participants of our conference took part in a thematic field trip around the city of Krakow. Gentrification, suburbanization, studentification, depopulation, revitalization.... basically all the important ".....actions" that shape cities were spotted.
The trip started at the Ruczaj estate, where we've discussed the impact of academic function on urban development. After that we've started to move towards Eastern direction, starting with the area of Łagiewniki - one of the most important sanctuaries in Poland, localized by the greatest shopping park of the city on the revitalized post-industrial site. Our next stop was Krakus Mound in the Podgórze district (former independent city). We spoke about the spatial conflicts in the areas affected by the tragic historical events - here, the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp. Next site visited by the UDI-enthusiasts was Zabłocie area. Former industrial site that undergoes dynamic changes - from metallurgical and cosmetic industry center to the area famous of fashion and movie industry.
The trip started at the Ruczaj estate, where we've discussed the impact of academic function on urban development. After that we've started to move towards Eastern direction, starting with the area of Łagiewniki - one of the most important sanctuaries in Poland, localized by the greatest shopping park of the city on the revitalized post-industrial site. Our next stop was Krakus Mound in the Podgórze district (former independent city). We spoke about the spatial conflicts in the areas affected by the tragic historical events - here, the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp. Next site visited by the UDI-enthusiasts was Zabłocie area. Former industrial site that undergoes dynamic changes - from metallurgical and cosmetic industry center to the area famous of fashion and movie industry.
From the left: Agnieszka Dudzińska Jarmolińska (University of Warsaw), Karol Korczyński (University of Wroclaw), Agata Warchalska-Troll (Institute of Urban Development in Krakow, manager of UDI Editorial Office, guide of the trip), Piotr Trzepacz (Institute of Urban Development in Krakow, editor-in-chief of UDI, guide of the trip), prof. Gérard-François Dumont (Université Paris IV-Sorbonne)
The last stop of our trip was Nowa Huta where we've discussed the challenges of this unique and symbolic place by contemplating the so-called "Stalinist baroque" and plans of "Nowa Huta of the Future" project.
From the left: prof. Gérard-François Dumont (Université Paris IV-Sorbonne), Agata Warchalska-Troll (Institute of Urban Development in Krakow, manager of UDI Editorial Office, guide of the trip), Agnieszka Dudzińska Jarmolińska (University of Warsaw), Karol Korczyński (University of Wroclaw)
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