Recovering the past for the future: Racibórz after World War II

Piotr Kisiel

EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, 2024, vol. 51, issue 4, 858-878

Abstract: This article delves into the post-war urban planning of Racibórz (Ger. Ratibor), a mid-size city in Poland, shedding light on the socialist city’s historical roots and its adherence to socialist urbanism models. Using planning maps and other archival documents, it examines the reconstruction process that aimed at creating green spaces and quality housing, while at the same time revealing its medieval past. The article also investigates the city’s deviation from known recovery patterns and highlights a lesser known approach to creating a city with a national form and socialist content. Overall, this research offers a comprehensive exploration of a reconstruction process in a mid-size city, enriching the understanding of European post-war urban history.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1017/S0963926823000779

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