Maciej MISZTAL, University of Warsaw, Poland
Sylwia DUDEK-MANKOWSKA, University of Warsaw, Poland
Miroslaw GROCHOWSKI, University of Warsaw, Poland
Metropolisation affects the functional and spatial structure of a city and the way it functions in many dimensions. Metropolises have become densely populated urban hubs where work, commerce, and culture happen around the clock. This fact is reflected in the organization of urban transportation systems, organization of spaces where services are offered and in urban development policies and activities undertaken by cities’ authorities to secure public safety. For many cities, nightlife is an important part of an urban economy and a factor influencing the assessment of their attractiveness.
What city has to offer after dark depends on city’s functions, spatial structure as well as city users' expectations and needs; different groups of residents and visitors have different needs and preferred ways of meeting them. The nightlife culture also results from the socio-cultural factors such as the lifestyle of residents. Warsaw has a well-earned reputation as a livable, creative and attractive city for residents and tourists. However, Warsaw is the post-socialist city. Therefore, the metropolisation of Warsaw takes place in a specific way. The quickest changes took place in the base of economic development of the city and the social structure of the inhabitants. Changes of spatial organization and ways of the city functioning take place slowly. This also applies to the 24-hour city functioning model.
The paper presents results of the study, which aim was to identify the structure and concentration of activities in various fields carried out at night. The general conclusion is that Warsaw is the city that “goes to bed early”. However, there are areas and sectors that operate at night. Their functioning requires the formulation of appropriate policies and management instruments that will allow the city to use its potential while avoiding functional conflicts.
Mots clés : Metropolisation|city’s performance|Night-Time Economy|24-hour city|Warsaw
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