Abstract
Abstract Polish cities have been at the stage of a dynamic suburban development for over a decade (which has led to the phenomenon of urban sprawl beyond any control). The population of big urban areas, together with their agglomerations is continuously increasing; however, migration tendencies towards suburban areas are strong as well. In such a situation, the question arises regarding the possibilities and the methods of suppressing the outflow of people to the neighboring communities, and once again, making the city an attractive place to live. The attempt to explain such an issue requires research into both the housing infrastructure and its inhabitants. Poznan has been severely affected by suburbanization. The diagnosis and assessment of Poznan housing resources and the preferences of its inhabitants are the starting point for taking further steps in making the housing conditions more attractive. The article shows the initial results of widespread research regarding housing in the capital city of the Wielkopolska Province (comprising over 2,500 households). A similar study for the entire agglomeration (Poznan County) is due to be completed soon. It will allow for a comparative analysis and formulating recommendations regarding the conditions and the direction of changes on the real estate market which would increase the attractiveness of central cities suffering from suburbanization. In a wider context, the publication might be seen as an analysis of one of the elements of modern urban changes, such as either market driven, or free and spontaneous processes of urban sprawl, and conscious actions taken by local governments (together with developers) regarding the integrated urban revitalization policy.
Highlights
Polish cities are undergoing a stage of vigorous suburban development
It must be underlined that suburbanization processes are generally seen as negative, especially regarding urban sprawl: the cost of developing and maintaining infrastructure increases, people without cars have a limited access to workplaces, external costs are generated, agricultural features of an area are destroyed, central cities are weakened by suburban counties taking over taxpayers - both individuals and companies (NEWBURN, BERCK 2011)
The manner of interpreting the range of the housing policy presented in the article goes beyond the usual limits
Summary
Polish cities are undergoing a stage of vigorous suburban development (which leads to the problem of the uncontrolled urban sprawl). The aim of the article is to analyze and evaluate the attractiveness of housing resources and their surroundings in Poznan as seen by the users, together with the directions of possible changes suggested by the inhabitants. Another aim is to interpret the gap between the current state of housing resources in Poznan and the desired one. This might enrich the discussion regarding the changes in the real estate market which could limit the dynamics of suburbanization. The article uses data gathered during research for the Poznan City Council (MATUSIAK et al 2015)
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