| dc.description.abstract | The author paid attention to the medieval part of Bielsko-Biała City, which for decades had
been practically neglected and abandoned. The constantly growing problems of technical,
economic and social degradation of this area were analysed. In the mid-1990s attempts were
made to regenerate the city historic core and to restore its proper position and rank, which it
should occupy in the minds of locals and tourists. Presenter in the paper are infrastructural,
social and economic changes, which took place within this area as a result of the revitalisation
process. The objectives of this process have been highlighted, as well as the renovation of
buildings. Social problems affecting the residents have been indicated and completed projects
improving their situation have also been discussed. The changes of the service function
occurring thanks to the process of revitalisation have been described. The growth of the
number of service units showed a positive effect of the regeneration, improving the economic
situation of the discussed area. The pace of changes is intense. Every year the number of economic
entities increases and most of them are located in the buildings and quarters subjected
to renovation. Nevertheless, part of this activity is observed out of Bielsko’s Old Town, being
replaced by the catering and entertainment services. | en |
