Speakers

The city. The city-forming mixed-use

What projects do Polish cities need in an era when time has become a new currency, the quality of life is now a measure of affluence, and buildings merely frame the image of a city, for its essence lies in public space?

The modernist model of an ideal city, with each zone performing a specific function, is becoming obsolete. Small homelands are all the rage now – they are places where the inhabitants follow a weekly programme of living ‘on site’. Today, cities ‘fight’ for inhabitants with the quality of infrastructure offered: housing, offices or cultural facilities. Are Polish cities waiting for new multifunctional projects integrated with the city? The city-forming mixed-use – co-operation between local authorities and business is required for the purpose. What do Warsaw authorities expect and what do they offer? What are the plans of developers?