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In the todayВ’s spatial structure of the centre of Cracow there are many places associated with the former functions of industry or craftsmanship. Due to rapid development of the city in the 20th century industrial plants, which in the 19th century were located in the suburbs, are now in its central part. The goal of the study is to determine in what way old and unused industrial areas can create contemporary urban spaces. What is their potential to build an attractive public space? What is the attitude of the mun...

Cities as living organisms are subject to constant changes in time. The urban heritage conservation system introduced in Poland in the 20th century attempts to stop the process of natural transformation of the structure, particularly with reference to historical areas of development. Nevertheless, there is no way to preserve the changing life, functions, and communities this tissue is home to. The goal of this paper is to identify traces of old times in the city structure, as symbols of memory and identity of the ...