It is not only new developments that contribute to the urban fabric. In addition to developers and investors, it is also created by people of art, music, activists and social activists.
On the occasion of the 30th birthday of the "reborn" local governments, Gazeta Wyborcza is organizing a Supermiasto plebiscite. You can vote in it for investments and events in cities across Poland. Today we present Szczecin, Olsztyn, Bydgoszcz and the Tri-City. All interested parties are invited to vote, which lasts until April 30, the results will be announced on May 8. This is an opportunity to appreciate the development of cities over the past 30 years and see how much local governments have achieved.
Szczecin
In the field of architecture, Szczecin can boast a distinctive philharmonic building and the Breakthroughs Dialogue Center. In addition, Szczecinians can be proud of the reconstruction of Podzamcze and the establishment of the Academy of Fine Arts. Not only has the quality of life improved in Szczecin, but Szczecinians themselves are striving to make it a democratic and tolerant city. Szczecin. Supermunicipal plebiscite.
Olsztyn
Olsztyn has invested in the development of the city - not only are the old tenements being renovated, the Old Town has also been renovated, as well as the modernization of the Central Park and the construction of the Museum of Modernity. Streetcars have returned to Olsztyn, public transportation has been greatly improved. Olsztyn residents can also enjoy the Łynostrada and the charms of the lakes. Olsztyn. Supermunicipal plebiscite.
Bydgoszcz
The Old Town and Downtown have been renovated, but Bydgoszcz boasts more activities of this kind. Mill Island and the riverside boulevards have regained their former glory. The Civic Budget activated many Bydgoszcz citizens, which spurred local social movement and the development of smaller investments. The Bydgoszcz Center for Local Government and Volunteer Organizations was established. Bydgoszcz. Supermunicipal plebiscite.
Sopot
Sopot has regained its spa status, invested in the renovation of parks and townhouses, as well as the Hippodrome and Forest Opera House. The city boasts the annual Literary Sopot festival, which brings together writers and literary critics from around the world. It is one of the most important festivals dedicated to literature in Poland. Sopot. Supermunicipal plebiscite.
Gdynia
The city is known to a "wider audience" for its Open'er Festival music festival, which hosts music stars from around the world. Gdynia also organizes sailing events, and has invested in the Gdynia Sports Forum sports town. Gdynia can be proud of its modernist buildings and the development of its trolleybus network. Gdynia. Supermunicipal plebiscite.
Gdansk
Gdansk has been one of Poland's more eagerly visited cities for the past 30 years. This has probably been contributed, among other things, by the construction of Gdansk Airport, but also by the stadium in Letnica. Tourists from home and abroad are attracted to the city by the European Solidarity Center - a symbol of Gdansk and its identity. The city can be particularly proud of the DCT Container Terminal, the largest of its kind in the Baltic. Gdansk. Supermunicipal plebiscite.
All cities in the plebiscite can be found at these links:
Plebiscite Supermiasta: Katowice, Bielsko-Biała, Gliwice, Sosnowiec and Rybnik!
Supermiasta Plebiscite: Krakow, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Poznan and Lodz!
Supermiasta Plebiscite: Toruń, Zielona Góra, Częstochowa and Kielce!
Supermunicipal plebiscite: Opole, Radom, Lublin, Rzeszów and Płock!
