A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE CITY - JACEK SZOŁTYSEK, GRAŻYNA TRZPIOT

The book "A New Perspective on the City" is an invitation to reflect on the future of urban spaces. The authors, Jacek Szołtysek and Grażyna Trzpiot, undertake an analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing modern cities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in urban planning, architecture and social development.

• In-depth analysis of the future of cities
• Different perspectives on urban development
• Inspiration for critical reflection on urban space
• Example of Katowice as a case study
• Sustainable development as a key element
• Technological and social innovations in cities
• Future of cities in the context of global challenges

The book was born out of the need to understand how cities can evolve in response to various challenges, using their resources to create more sustainable and equitable environments for residents. The authors analyze changes in urban planning, urban logistics, spatial management and the social functions of cities, which are becoming laboratories for technological and social innovation.

The authors do not propose a single, universal vision of the city of the future, but present different perspectives, allowing the reader to build their own image of what a city can and should be. The reading is intended to inspire critical reflection on the surrounding urban space and its future.

To illustrate possible ways of assessing the position of a city and possible areas for improvement or change, the authors use the example of Katowice - a city close to them due to their origin and place of residence, as well as their admiration for the scale and nature of the changes that the capital of Upper Silesia has undergone in recent decades. It is an image of changes that were hard to believe were possible at the beginning.

Polish Economic Publishing House, year of publication 2024, paperback, 138 pages, format 164x242 mm. We invite you to read the book and take a journey through the city of the future, the outlines of which we are only now beginning to see. It is a book that will surely open your eyes to new opportunities and challenges related to the development of cities.

The book "A New Perspective on the City" is not only an analysis, but also an inspiration to act for a better future for our cities. It is a reading that stimulates thinking and encourages active participation in shaping the space in which we live. Ideal for students, urban planners, architects and anyone who wants to understand how cities can become more sustainable, equitable and friendly to their residents.