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Defris Partners:
ÖSTSAM – Regional Development Council of Östergötland, SE
Regional Council of Central Finland, FI
Regional Council of Pohjois – Savo, FI
Kaunas County Governor´s Administration, LT
Regional Authority of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship, PL
Defris – DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST DIVISION REGIONS
A project part-financed by the European Union
(European Regional Development Fund)
within the BSR INTERREG III B Programme

Authors of Report:
Ewa Birek
Zbigniew Brenda
Ewa Kurowska
Rafał Modrzewski
Adam Stańczyk
Julian Ziemkowski
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Contents
Introduction 4
Description of strategic projects 5
Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area as the development zone 6
Shaping the function of Włocławek as a regional centre 26
The conception of the economic development of the Noteć River
Valley
Dissemination 48
Transnationality 51
Conclusions 55
Appendix – The Strategic Projects Formulas
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Introduction
The following report is an attempt to summarise a two-year long co-operation of First
Division regions i.e. medium-sized regions, striving to encourage their competitiveness
against stronger national “partners”, through adopting an appropriate strategy of
development. The report is an element of a larger work of interregional character
(Common Report) dealing with the execution of strategic development projects within
the territory of Defris partner states. The form of a Partner report has been engaged
in order to facilitate a proper depiction of final results of analytic and planning efforts,
made within selected fields of interest, on a more detailed i.e. regional and local level.
The report is inevitably fed with the information obtained during the execution of
previous work packages. Both WP1 and WP2 reports provided the participants of the
project with vital information on characteristics of particular regions dissecting their
socio-economic background which conditions their further development. The
information gathered in this way proved invaluable in the process of selecting future
key projects.
The Regional Authority of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship put forward three strategic
projects of development during the implementation process of WP3 (the total number
of projects by Defris partners amounts to 15). The function of these projects within
Defris is of dual character; they have the role of, so called, voivodship development
zones (the growth poles), as well as, a supporting one e.g. activating the neighbouring
or peripheral areas with a significant socio-economic potential.
The selected projects are:
1. Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metroplitan Area as the development zone
2. The conception of the economic development of the Noteć River Valley
3. Shaping the function of Włocławek as a regional centre
The conclusions concerning the execution of strategic projects that are suggested in
the report present in great detail the planning process, the adopted methodology and
analyses of selected development aspects including, among others, the areas of
transport, communications, services, entrepreneurship, tourism and social issues.
Furthermore, in drive to achieve an improved international co-operation resulting in
measurable effects, the subject areas were narrowed down to merely project
activities. Thus, each one of the above-mentioned projects reflects one or two (in case
of BTMA – Bydgoszcz Toruń Metropolitan Area) activities, raised also by those partners
from other regions who remain interested in these issues. For more information on
this subject refer to chapter “Transnationality”.
The lay-out of the Partner report reflects the requirements imposed on all partners in
the project. Its contents is supplemented with elaborations in the form of graphic
attachments and information formulas which are the original form of information about
the implemented strategic development projects.
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DESCRIPTION OF STRATEGIC
PROJECTS
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Objectives and Assumptions of the Project
Bydgoszcz-Torun Metropolitan Area is of primary importance for the shaping of the
potential and development opportunities of the whole Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Voivodship. Both capital cities of the region – Bydgoszcz and Toruń – as well as, the
rural counties of Bydgoszcz and Torun are included in BTMA (altogether BTMA
comprises as many as 19 communes). The dominating role of BTMA in proper
functioning of the whole voivodship is marked by: its unchallenged role in catering for
higher-level services associated with BTMA’s regional and supraregional functions
largely being the key to the level of competitiveness and innovativeness of the whole
region (university level education, science, culture, medical care, media, business
environment); its being the communication hub for both regional and interregional
communication routes (the region’s main communications junction concentrating all
routes vital for appropriate functioning of the region and its contact with other
regions); and finally, a remarkable demographic potential (despite BTMA taking up as
little as approximately 16% of the region’s total area, over 36% of the population live
there; the real ratio of population concentration is even higher due to the fact that the
level of forestation largely exceeds the average figures).
The primary objective of the analyses of the potential of BTMA is determination of the
extent to which this area, vital for the functioning of the whole region, is capable of
catering also for local needs connected with everyday life of the residents and with
appropriate functioning of socio-economic systems, especially including:
- the demographic description necessary for forecasting the scale of demographic
development and future demographic structure;
- description of the settlement system and servicing potential;
- description of economy (entrepreneurship, agriculture, tourism);
- description of the communications system both internal and external.
It has been agreed in the assumptions to the project that the works will result in
creation of text elaborations and detailed maps (1: 50 000 scale) to be used for The
Plan of Development and Spatial Management of Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area
as the study stage of the conducted analyses. The potential target group of these
analyses should also be county and commune self-governments with public service
and transport tasks remaining within their remit.
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Methodology
The project is a study devoted to a wide range of issues associated with the evaluation
of various preconditions influencing the following areas:
a) the optimal socio-economic development;
b) encouraging competitiveness and attractiveness of BTMA against other Polish
metropolises.
The complexity and exceptionally vast scope of issues covered by such a generallystated
subject matter resulted in 2 detailed issues coming into focus, which was
decided on the early stages of works. These issues were then analysed and discussed
internationally:
1. preconditions for the socio-economical development (within the Activity
„Determinants of services and business development”);
2. preconditions for the transport system development regarded both as an internal
system functioning within BTMA, and as a system with interregional connections
(within the Activity „Transport systems in BTMA - abilities and problems”).
Both issues were considered as 2 separate types of Activities within the project.
The work schedule in case of both Activities included:
1. Gathering all necessary input information for the project (these included:
statistical data, regional elaborations prepared to the point, data and
information gathered from communes included in BTMA, data and information
received from the administrators of communications networks and transport
services providers, external experts’ opinions commissioned concerning
transport).
2. The analysis of the above-mentioned data.
3. Consultations of activities being carried out – including both consultations with
partners during seminars (TNS) and work group meetings (WGM) within Defris,
as well as consultations with regional authorities.
4. Preparing the results of the analyses – in the form of thematic booklets and
synthetic maps scale 1:50 000 (for a detailed list of books prepared see the
attachment hereto).
The analyses being a part of the project were in their entirety customised to suit the
requirements of The Plan of Development and Spatial Management of Bydgoszcz-
Toruń Metropolitan Area being drafted as an updating document to this Plan. The
analyses were of crucial importance for the larger-scale diagnosis of the preconditions
of socio-economic and transport issues. The final stage of the elaboration of the “Plan”
concerning the determination of the conceptions, objectives, directions and rules of
the development of BTMA (due to discrepancies in schedules between the Defris
project and BTMA Plan and due to the need of considering a much larger spectrum of
issues) is not prepared within the Derfis project.
One must not disregard the fact that an important added value of the activities
performed for the development Plan of BTMA within an international project, is the
possibility of exploiting (both on the stage of diagnosing the status quo, as well as
determining the directions) the knowledge and experience previously gained
elsewhere.
The pattern underlying the adopted methodology and work schedule is presented in
the drawing.
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The Results of Analyses within the Activity „Determinants
of services and business development”
The scope of activities
The analyses which were carried out have resulted in 9 thematic booklets devoted to:
the description of the settlement network, providing services to local residents,
demographic issues, entrepreneurship, tourism, agriculture, spatial management,
cultural heritage, the position of BTMA against other Polish MA’s. Some of the issues
analysed are accompanied with branch thematic maps, scale 1:50 000.
Yet another result of the analyses is a synthetic map concerning socio-economic issues
(1:50 000).
The above-mentioned materials were utilised in their entirety for the creation of the
study phase (diagnosis of preconditions) of the Plan of Development and Spatial
Management of Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area.
Considering the most vital issues (those having a crucial impact on further
development of BTMA) the following – most important – preconditions were identified:
The Results: demographic preconditions
As far as demographics is concerned, the suburban areas of Bydgoszcz and Toruń are
classic examples of highly-urbanised areas, and the cities of Bydgoszcz and Toruń
themselves undergo a typical-of-large-cities processes of ageing of the population.
The population of Bydgoszcz and Toruń is slowly yet consistently decreasing. The
number of inhabitants at the post-productive age is larger, while the number of
inhabitants at the pre-productive age against the total number of inhabitants is
dramatically lower (a decrease of 16% within a 4-year span).
Table. The changes in number of population in particular age groups between 2000-04
City
Pre-productive
group
Productive
group
Postproductive
group
Pre-productive
group
Productive
group
Postproductive
group
Change expressed in numbers Change expressed in percentage
Bydgoszcz -12833 2154 3238 -16,1 0,9 5,6
Toruń -7777 3693 2168 -16,9 2,7 7,9
Source: Own work based on data from the Statistical Office in Bydgoszcz and from GUS (General Statistical
Office).
The suburban areas are rather attractive migration destinations for a great number of
people including those living in Bydgoszcz and Toruń up do date. As a result the
population in many communes within the period of 4 years increased by more than
10%, and in two communes – by more than 20%. Another point worth mentioning is
the fact that in other rural areas of the voivodship, the population is stagnant or
decreasing. Thus, it is evident that the BTMA area stands out from the remaining
territory in the matter of the character and intensity of migration processes. The
people flowing into the suburban communes are predominantly well educated, of
better-than-average financial status and socially active.
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Table. Migration flow within BTMA (outside Bydgoszcz and Toruń) between
2000-2004
Parameter 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
in-flow 3522 3558 4089 4909 5310
out-flow 1975 1875 2124 2226 2142
net migration 1547 1683 1965 2683 3168
Source: Own work based on data from the Statistical Office in Bydgoszcz and from GUS (General Statistical
Office).
Suburban areas are not of homogeneous nature – some of them have had suburban
functions for tens of years and, as a result, they are highly urbanised and display all
social and economic features of such kind of areas. There is a group of communes,
however, that due to their favourable agricultural features and/or their less convenient
transport connection with Bydgoszcz or Toruń have not been subjected to strong
influence of the cities, therefore displaying fewer characteristics of typical suburban
areas nowadays.
The population of the communes which are strongly urbanised is characterised by
favourable – young – age structure, favourable – pro-developmental – sex structure,
and, as opposed to the remaining rural areas, a high percentage of inhabitants
employed outside agricultural sector (especially those who run their own business),
and finally, a much more favourable structure of education.
One must notice that a long term demographic forecast for BTMA assumes a
remarkable decrease in the number of inhabitants – as much as 10% until 2030,
however, the predicted internal “shifts” of population are of much bigger importance –
the population of Bydgoszcz and Toruń will plummet by approximately 20% (in 2030
the population of Bydgoszcz will stand at 290 thousand people, and that of Toruń will
amount to 171 thousand), whereas the population of suburban areas will increase by
more than 20% (the increase is bound to be much higher in case of some selected
communes).
The Results: the analysis of the settlement system and services
The communes included in BTMA are generally characterised by an uneven number of
villages. It is a result of both varied sizes of the communes and of varied natural
conditions (especially the level of forestation or amount of soil suitable for agricultural
purposes). The number of villages in communes is between 10 and 54. The indicators
describing the average size of villages in suburban areas are decidedly higher than the
average for the whole voivodship – the average size of a village in the analysed area is
330 inhabitants (the mean value for the voivodship without the counties of Bydgoszcz
and Toruń stands at 207). A number of communes in BTMA exceeds the value of 380,
and the communes of Białe Błota and Lubicz – over 800.
The figures expressing the density of the settlement system stand between 5 and
25/100 km 2 (the average of 16, most communes reach the value of 10 – 20), yet, in
reference to forestless areas the values are considerable higher (the average of 25,
the maximum of above 60/100km 2 ). Highly forested communes are characterised by a
big number of small settlements (hamlets, forestries), with number of inhabitants
frequently does not exceed 10.
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The distinctive feature of suburban areas is the presence of numerous villages with a
very high number of inhabitants. The origins of the process of a rapid growth of these
villages are to be sought in their night-dwelling character (mass commuting to work in
Bydgoszcz and Toruń), which was very much true up to the 80’s of the last century. A
large share of those villages suffered from an underdeveloped trade and service
facilities, as these were Bydgoszcz and Toruń that catered for these needs. The realm
of material services and craftsmanship was on relatively low level as well. It was not
until the 90’s when the large suburban villages experienced a rapid wide-scale
development of trade, material services, craftsmanship, and they even had large retail
outlets, wholesale outlets or manufacturing plants built and located within their limits.
The mid-nineties saw an increase in popularity of housing construction (including high
standard one – mansion-like). The increase in the population of these villages, apart
from the in-flow of new residents, was a result of a halt to (and subsequently the
reversal of the trend) the city-bound migration, which took place in the 80’s and 90’s.
Nowadays, the largest villages of the analysed area as far as the number of
inhabitants is concerned, outscore the smallest towns in the region( e.g. the village of
Białe Błota has a larger population than 20 towns in the voivodship; its population is
almost the same as the population of the smallest town being a county seat). As many
as 19 villages have the population between 1000 and 2000, 8 villages between 2000
and 3500, and the largest one has 5.7 thousand inhabitants.
Currently, the character of the largest villages is varied. Some of them are welldeveloped
seats of communes – with a high potential of institutions servicing their
residents and agriculture, with basic business servicing institutions, at the same time
being a place of work for many people (high level of entrepreneurship) and having
favourable spatial potential and general level of attractiveness for the development of
housing construction. Some of the largest villages are dwelling places as well as
production-storing-craftsmanship ones, but they are not major residents servicing
centres. Another category of villages are those, whose large population is down to
their residential character (high standard housing) as the predominant function. A
relatively small proportion of villages are those situated in the areas characterised by
favourable preconditions for agricultural development, representing a typical rural –
not urbanised character with typically agricultural function.
The size structure of the settlement system is an important precondition for the
development of communes – including especially the share of inhabitants dwelling in
the largest villages (it is connected with the problem of providing services within
technical and social infrastructure, this being remarkably easier and cheaper if the
inhabitants of big villages make up a big proportion of the total number of residents).
As much as more than 1/3 of the total number of rural residents live in villages with
the population exceeding 1000 (despite the fact that these villages make up merely
8% of the total number of settlements), and as little as 10% of the total number of
rural inhabitants live in villages with the population of up to 200 (such villages make
up more than 44% of the total number of settlements).
A substantial number of suburban villages are characterised by a rapid increase in the
population. They make an attractive location for settling down, and the increase is
largely attributed to the appearance of new housing constructions – frequently of
residential character. Out of over 80 villages whose population in 2006 exceeded 500,
only 12 observed a decrease in the number of inhabitants in the period 2000-06
(several of them observed a minute decrease), and 36 experienced a growth in the
population of more than 10% (21 of which had an increase of more than 20%). As
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many as 11 villages observed an increase in the population of 40% - the maximum
increase was doubling of the population within the 6-year period.
If we express the values in numbers, we can observe than 21 villages experienced an
increase in the population of more than 200 persons, 7 of which of more than 500,
with the maximum figure standing at more than 900 persons.
We can observe a clearly-cut hierarchy in the settlement system of BTMA in the field
of service provision:
- Bydgoszcz and Toruń – the serve the functions of their region’s seats with
numerous supraregional functions,
- The seats of communes are meant to be servicing the residents of communes –
the town commune seats display better facilities as far as the number and
character of the services provided are concerned; the rural commune seats are
in a less favourable situation in this respect. These centres are bound to have
developed a wide array of market services (especially trade and repairs),
primary and lower-secondary education (also upper-secondary one in towns),
healthcare, agriculture-directed services, basic financial services,
administration with related institutions and public utility services,
- Centres of supplementary character to rural commune seats (27 such villages
have been identified) – large villages with highly-developed services sector –
they have an important role especially in large communes, where the distance
to the commune seat is significant,
- Other places – the remaining 320 villages and hamlets have been included into
this category. Most of them do not possess any services, or they offer services
catering only for the needs of local residents (they have no impact on the
neighbouring villages).
A specific character of particular public services must be mentioned. Primary schools
are among the most common services and they are present in as many as 69 villages
and towns; lower-secondary schools are significantly less numerous – they are to be
found in 35 villages and towns. Community centres also make a frequent category
(present in 96 villages), as well as libraries (in 47). Healthcare units (GP’s) along with
their affiliates are present in 38 villages and towns (in more than 2 places in a
commune on average).
Despite negative changes in recent years (closing down some units) post offices are
still relatively accessible. There are 37 post offices including agent’s units and
affiliates.
Less frequent services, present only in larger villages and towns, include:
- upper-secondary education (present in only 6 places including 3 towns and 3
villages),
- nursery schools (17 villages and towns),
- culture centres (14 towns and villages),
- police stations (15 towns and villages),
- banks (20 towns and villages).
Welfare centres offer services of a specialised character (9 towns and villages). The
distribution of fire brigade stations (not related to the hierarchy of the settlement
system) is of a completely different character. There are as many as 72 fire stations
(almost exclusively they are volunteer brigades).
There are significant discrepancies in the level of execution of so called “own tasks” by
commune authorities, which especially evident in the number of culture units
supported by them. Moreover, one should notice that the residents of the suburban
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areas enjoy easy access to a wide range of services owing to the vicinity of Bydgoszcz
and Toruń which have a very well developed social infrastructure.
The Results: economic analyses (entrepreneurship, agriculture,
tourism)
BTMA is the most prominent area in the voivodship as far as the issue of the level of
development and importance of the economy is concerned. Both Bydgoszcz and Toruń
are specialised industrial centres on a nationwide scale. Numerous plants seated in
these cities are among the biggest and most important in the country – a lot of them
are owned by large international co-operations and operate globally. The most
important branches of industry present in both cities include: electrical machinery
industry (including the production of means of transport), food and chemical
industries. A relatively new, yet very dynamic branch is printing.
In the suburban areas, small carpentry workshops and small manufacturing plants are
dominant forms. The operate mostly in the following branches: food, metal
processing, machine, chemical, construction, carpentry, transport and horticulture
(vegetable growing, flower growing and a variety of seedlings production). The
suburban zone has been popular with warehouse and storing business activity for
several years. It is now also a popular location for large-area outlets. The newest
business activities undergoing a rapid development in suburban zones is high-tech
branch – an industrial park has been in operation for a few years now, and currently a
large Japanese-owned electronics manufacturing complex is being constructed.
The total number of business entities seated in Bydgoszcz exceeds 45 thousand, and
in Toruń the figure approximates 26 thousand. The suburban zones of both cities host
almost 14 thousands companies.
Among the indicators describing the level and character of business operation in the
counties of Bydgoszcz and Toruń the most outstanding ones include:
- for general indicators – the number of business entities against the number of
inhabitants is remarkably high – several communes within BTMA are among
those characterised by the highest index of entrepreneurship (6 out 8
communes with the highest entrepreneurship index are included in BTMA) – in
the most successful communes the index of companies per 1000 persons at the
productive age exceeds 200, with the rural average for the whole voivodship
standing at 92,
- several types of business activities connected with the large cities’ markets:
manufacturing, storing, trade, transport, real estate and business servicing,
- high interest from the foreign investment capital,
- business activities requiring easy access to highly-qualified personnel.
BTMA is characterised by varied agricultural conditions and uneven development of
this sector. A number of communes have very unfavourable soil conditions, whereas
in others the conditions are good or very good (high-volume production in on the
increase, largely crops, in relatively modern, large farms). Some of the communes in
BTMA (especially the communes of Koronowo and Chełmża) are among the biggest
food producers in the region.
BTMA’s big horticultural production (fruit, vegetables) is a vital characteristics of this
region and generally, production for the city market is very well developed. The local
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production and processing of fruit, vegetables, milk, meat etc. represents quite a high
level and the processing plants are numerous.
The preconditions for tourism are of special character – both Bydgoszcz and Toruń are
the major centres of the business and other activities related to organising a variety of
social, sport or cultural events. The cities host traditional, widely-renowned
international music, opera or theatre festivals. Bydgoszcz is the most important centre
for athletics meetings in Poland, but it is also famous for other international sport
events, particularly in speedway, rowing or volleyball. Toruń is the region’s most
important, and one of the most prominent in Poland, tourist centre (it is reflected in
the city’s dominant position in catering for foreign tourists). Bydgoszcz is an important
centre for trade fairs.
The suburban areas of Bydgoszcz (the commune of Koronowo, in particular) are
among those most attractive for stay-in leisure in the region (it is associated largely
with the natural features – including a large lake). There are more than 25 thousand
weekend-holiday houses in BTMA.
Accommodation conditions, as far as the number of beds available is concerned, in
Bydgoszcz and Toruń is comparable, with the figure standing at approximately 1.8
thousand in each city. In the county of Bydgoszcz the figure exceeds 2.5 thousand,
and in the county of Toruń – 0.5 thousand. The number of tourist staying in Bydgoszcz
over the night is approximately 95 thousand a year, in Toruń – almost 140 thousand,
in the suburban areas – the combined figure for both cities areas exceeds 67
thousand. The number of beds occupied at night – almost 540 thousand a year (in
2004).
The Results of Analyses for the Activity “Transport systems
in BTMA - abilities and problems”
Road infrastructure
Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area is situated on the route and in the vicinity of
European systems:
- The Paneuropean Transport Corridor No. VI, established during a meeting of
the European Conference of Transport Ministers in Helsinki in 1997, as the
North-South transport axis on the territory of Poland, and
- TINA system regarded by the European Commission as the basic national
transport system (apart from the routes of the corridors, no. 10 national road
was also marked).
These establishments are treated by the European Commission as a temporary
counterpart of the TEN-T system, which was confirmed in the Accession Treaty, where
the shape of the TEN-T system in the new member states was determined by adapting
the existing systems– the paneuropean one and TINA.
The earlier-mentioned transport corridors include: the motorway A1 and DK 1, as well
as DK 1 5 and 10, the future express roads labelled with the same numbers.
The motorway A1 (Gdańsk – Świecie – Toruń – Łódź – Katowice – Cieszyn – the
boarder) is situated on the route of the international road E-75. Trespassing the
eastern end of the area, in the direct vicinity of Toruń, it will connect the BTMA with
the motorway system ensuring its coherence with other regions in Poland and with
other EU members. In particular it will provide access to ports in Gdańsk and Gdynia,
as well as to central and southern voivodships.
1 DK (Polish „droga krajowa”) means „national road”
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No. 5 national road (S-5) (Świecie – Poznań – Wrocław –the boarder) is at the same
time the international road labelled E-261. Like A1 it also provides direct connection
with the ports and the voivodships situated in western Poland (Dolnośląskie
Voivodship and Wielkopolskie Voivodship).
No. 10 national road (S-10) connects Warsaw (Płońsk) with Szczecin. In its part from
Płońsk to Toruń it runs within the TEN-T corridor determined in the Accession Treaty
(classifying the road as a part of TEN-T system confirms the importance of the road
for the EU cohesion). The part of the road which is labelled DK 10 between Bydgoszcz
and Toruń is a key one for BTMA because of the assumed class of the road and its
location linking two major centres – Bydgoszcz and Toruń.
Other national roads are:
- DK 15 Gniezno – Olsztyn – this is a supplementary connection of Wielkopolska
with Warmia and Mazury, with high tourist-based traffic, the assumed class of
the road is GP, it crosses Toruń,
- DK 25 Oleśnica – Koszalin of the same class and importance, it runs through
Bydgoszcz,
- DK 80 Bydgoszcz –Toruń – the character of this road is strictly regional, it links
to centres of the Metropolitan Area, the assumed class – GP a dual-carriage
way.
The system described above is administered by the state bodies and is supplemented
by roads remaining under the local self-governments’ administration (of the following
ranks: voivodship, county, commune).
Railway infrastructure
The major railway routes have a well-established localisation crossing the stations
Bydgoszcz-Toruń and no changes are foreseen in this respect.
The railway system includes the lines of national importance:
Line no. 131 double-track railway, electrified, Chorzów Batory – Inowrocław – Tczew –
Gdańsk (so called coal railway line),
The line is included in the system of railways AGTC as CE 65 (the European agreement
on combined railway transport in freight transfer).
Line no. 201, double-track railway, electrified, Nowa Wieś Wielka – Maksymilianowo, it
is a freight “ring road” of Bydgoszcz for the 131 line;
Line 18, double track, electrified, Kutno - Toruń – Bydgoszcz – Piła, it has a crucial
importance for BTMA as it links Bydgoszcz and Toruń;
Line no. 353 double-track, electrified, Poznań – Inowrocław – Toruń – Skandawa;
Line no. 209 single-track, not electrified, East Bydgoszcz – Unisław – Chełmża,
Kowalewo Pomorskie – the service is suspended
Line no. 207 single-track, not electrified, Toruń – Chełmża - Grudziądz – Malbork.
Other lines:
Line no. 356 single-track, not electrified, Bydgoszcz – Kcynia – Wągrowiec – Poznań;
Line no. 27 single-track, not electrified, Toruń – Nasielsk.
The railway system encircles major cities going through their peripheries, generally
out of strictly residential areas.
Air transport
There are two airports on the analysed area of BTMA: the international airport in
Bydgoszcz and the sports-recreational airport in Toruń. The Bydgoszcz airport is
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conveniently linked with the national roads DK 5, DK 10 and DK 25, and it has its own
railway siding.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport in Bydgoszcz was created on the basis of a military
airport using its runways. It is a regional port with a modern terminal offering the
whole range of services in both domestic and international transit. The runway is
2500m long and 60m wide and it can take most types of aircraft. The airport is
additionally equipped with a modern, computerised aircraft balancing system and
contact system, as well as electronic passenger and luggage monitoring system. The
terminal is a three-storey building of the area exceeding 7 000 m 2 and with the
capacity of dealing with more than 200 000 passengers a year. At present, there are
about 30 000 passengers and 3000 tonnes of cargo dealt with per year. Reaching the
maximum capacity of the terminal is predicted for 2015.
The airfield in Toruń has runways of 1200 m in length and 55 m in width. It does not
possess a terminal or regular domestic or international connections.
Water transport
The analysed area is crossed by water routes the Noteć – the Bydgoszcz Channel – the
Vistula River. There are river ports in Bydgoszcz and Toruń which are virtually notused
at the moment.
Recent years have seen a revival of tourism on the water routs, especially on the
Bydgoszcz Channel. A water tram has been created in Bydgoszcz. Apart from the
winter time, the ship is shuttle on the Brda River connecting the Fish Market and
Tesco hypermarket, with one service a day being extended up to the Higher Economic
School. It takes several minutes for the tram to cover the whole way. This means of
transport is a highly seasonal one in its nature, and it must be regarded more in terms
of a tourist attraction than a vital way of catering for the residents’ transport needs.
Conclusions
The analyses carried out within both Activities result in a few general conclusions:
1. BTMA is different from the rest of the voivodship in respect of most areas being
analysed.
2. BTMA is characterised by a strong internal variation in many analysed areas.
3. Bydgoszcz and Toruń are regional centres focusing an overwhelming majority of
social and economic potential.
4. Bydgoszcz and Toruń are two major communication hubs for both intra- and
interregional transport – the concentrate most roads and railway lines of
interregional importance, they are the meeting point for the few existing water
ways, Bydgoszcz possesses an airport, both cities are also the junctions of
interregional connections.
The analysis of the existing preconditions unveils the following problem areas for
transport and communications:
- lack of motorway and express roads system (A-1, S-5, S-10) as a developmentboosting
factor in BTMA at present,
- lack of final decisions concerning the location of the S-5 road in the vicinity of
Bydgoszcz,
- no binding decisions concerning the main communication connection in N-S
direction in Toruń,
- the role of the national road no.80 as the main transport connection in BTMA –
problems with routing, servicing the adjacent areas, protection against the
building process,
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- the industrial park in Łysomice – a new element of spatial planning – problems
with communications with the planned motorway, with Toruń and with
Bydgoszcz,
- lack of activities related to modernisation of railways, line no.18 in particular
which is a major rout for inter-BTMA communication,
- it is necessary to establish the connection between the airport in Bydgoszcz and
the remaining transport systems (railways, roads), no cargo terminal.
All the areas mentioned above require taking action in drive to solve the existing
problems.
5. The analyses provided a vast range of data necessary for implementing the next
phase of the elaboration (planning).
A multi-aspect analysis of socio-economic preconditions for the development and
potential related to transport services on both intraregional and interregional scale
confirm that BTMA may well be a driving force for the region’s development in the
years to come. Moreover, the importance of this region for the whole voivodship will
be increasing.
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Tuchola
Tuchola
pow. pow. tucholski
tucholski
Śliwice
Śliwice
Osie
Osie
Jeżewo
Jeżewo
Grudziądz
Grudziądz
Rogóźno
Rogóźno Łasin
Łasin
Lniano Lniano
Dragacz
Dragacz
m.Grudziądz
m.Grudziądz
Gruta
Gruta
Świecie
Świecie
n.Osą
n.Osą
Świecie
Świecie
Świecie
Chełmno
Jabłonowo
Chełmno
Chełmno
Jabłonowo
Radzyń Radzyń Radzyń Chełmiński
Chełmiński
Chełmiński
Pomorskie
Pomorskie
m.Chełmno
m.Chełmno
m.Chełmno Stolno
Zbiczno
Stolno
Stolno Płużnica
Zbiczno
Płużnica
Zbiczno
Płużnica
Płużnica
Książki
Książki
Brzozie
Brzozie
Lisewo
Lisewo m.Wąbrzeźno
m.Wąbrzeźno
Kijewo
Kijewo
Bobrowo
Grążawy
Papowo
Bobrowo
Bobrowo
Grążawy
Papowo
m.Brodnica
Grążawy
Papowo
Papowo
m.Brodnica
m.Brodnica
Królewskie
m.Brodnica
Królewskie
Królewskie Biskupie
Biskupie
Dębowa
Dębowa
Unisław
Wąbrzeźno
Unisław
Wąbrzeźno
Łąka
Unisław
Unisław
Wąbrzeźno Łąka
Brodnica
Brodnica
Górzno
Górzno
Sicienko
m.Chełmża
Sicienko
Sicienko
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
m.Chełmża
m.Chełmża
Chełmińska
Kowalewo
Kowalewo Golub-Dobrzyń
Chełmińska
Chełmińska
Golub-Dobrzyń
Wąpielsk
Wąpielsk
Osiek
Pomorskie
Osiek
Pomorskie m.Golub-Dobrzyń
Osiek
Chełmża Pomorskie
Pomorskie m.Golub-Dobrzyń
m.Golub-Dobrzyń
Chełmża
Chełmża
m.Golub-Dobrzyń
Świedziebnia
Świedziebnia
Nakło
Nakło
Łubianka
Łubianka
Bydgoszcz
Bydgoszcz
Zławieś Zławieś Zławieś Wielka
Wielka
Wielka
Białe Białe Błota
Błota
Łysomice
Łysomice
Rypin
Rypin
Lubicz Lubicz Ciechocin Radomin
Radomin
Radomin m.Rypin
Ciechocin
m.Rypin
Ciechocin
Ciechocin
m.Rypin Skrwilno
Brzuze
Skrwilno
Brzuze
Skrwilno
Skrwilno
Solec
Brzuze
Solec Solec Kujawski
Kujawski
Toruń
Toruń
Szubin
Szubin
Zbójno
Zbójno
Nowa Nowa Wieś Wieś Wielka
Wielka
Obrowo
Obrowo
Chrostkowo
Chrostkowo
Rogowo
Rogowo
Łabiszyn
Łabiszyn
Łabiszyn
Wielka Wielka Nieszawka
Nieszawka
Rojewo
Kikół
Kikół
Rojewo
Kikół
Rojewo
Rojewo
Czernikowo Kikół
Czernikowo
Czernikowo
Złotniki Złotniki Kujawskie
Kujawskie
Ciechocinek
Tłuchowo
Ciechocinek
Tłuchowo
Gniewkowo
Ciechocinek
Ciechocinek
Tłuchowo
Gniewkowo
Gniewkowo m.Aleks. m.Aleks. Kuj.
Kuj.
Barcin
m.Lipno
Barcin
Aleksandrów Raciążek
m.Lipno
Barcin
Aleksandrów Raciążek
m.Lipno
Aleksandrów
Żnin
Barcin
Aleksandrów Raciążek
Żnin
Barcin
Raciążek
Żnin
Żnin
Raciążek
Inowrocław
Kujawski
Inowrocław
Kujawski Nieszawa
Inowrocław
Inowrocław
Nieszawa
Pakość
Pakość
Waganiec
Waganiec Bobrowniki Bobrowniki Lipno
Lipno
Dąbrowa Biskupia
Lipno
m.Inowrocław
m.Inowrocław Dąbrowa Dąbrowa Biskupia
Biskupia Koneck
Koneck
Tłuchowo
Tłuchowo
Janowiec
Tłuchowo
Janowiec
Janowiec
Gąsawa
Gąsawa Dąbrowa
Wielgie
Dąbrowa
Wielgie
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
Wielgie
Wielkopolski
Zakrzewo
Wielkopolski
Wielkopolski
Zakrzewo
Lubanie
Lubanie
Janikowo
Rogowo
Janikowo
Rogowo
Janikowo
Rogowo
Rogowo
Bądkowo
Bądkowo
Fabianki
Fabianki
Mogilno
Mogilno
Strzelno
Strzelno
Kruszwica
Kruszwica
Dobre
Dobre
Radziejów
Radziejów
m.Radziejów
m.Radziejów
m.Radziejów
Osięciny
Osięciny Brześć
Brześć
Kujawski
Kujawski
Włocławek
Włocławek
Dobrzyń Dobrzyń n.Wisłą
n.Wisłą
n.Wisłą
Włocławek
Włocławek
Drzycim
Kamień Kamień Krajeński
Krajeński
Kęsowo
Kęsowo
Cekcyn
Cekcyn pow. pow. świecki
świecki
pow. pow. grudziądzki
grudziądzki
Sępólno Sępólno Krajeńskie
Krajeńskie
Gostycyn
Gostycyn
Lubiewo
Lubiewo
Drzycim
Drzycim
Świe-
Bukowiec
Świe- Świe- Świe-
Bukowiec
katowo
katowo
Sośno
Sośno
Więcbork
Więcbork
Koronowo
Koronowo
Koronowo
Pruszcz
Pruszcz
pow. pow. pow. chełmiński
chełmiński
chełmiński
pow. pow. bydgoski
bydgoski
pow. Dobrcz
pow. Dobrcz
pow. pow. wąbrzeski
wąbrzeski
Dobrcz
pow. Mrocza
pow. Mrocza
pow. pow. brodnicki
brodnicki
Mrocza
Osielsko
Osielsko
Sadki
Sadki
pow. pow. golubsko
golubsko
pow. pow. pow. toruński
toruński
toruński
- - dobrzyński
dobrzyński
pow. rypiński
Kcynia
pow. pow. rypiński
rypiński
Kcynia
pow. pow. inowrocławski
inowrocławski
pow. pow. lipnowski
lipnowski
pow. pow. żniński
żniński
żniński
pow. pow. aleksandrowski
aleksandrowski
pow. pow. pow. sępoleński
sępoleński
sępoleński
pow. pow. nakielski
nakielski
The Bydgoszcz-Toruń Shaping the function Metropolitan of Włocławek Area as a the regional development centrezone
0 10 20
30 km
pow. pow. pow. mogileński
mogileński
mogileński
Jeziora Jeziora Wielkie
Wielkie
Warlubie
Warlubie
Piotrków
Piotrków
Kujawski
Kujawski
border of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship
borders of districts
borders of communes
BTMA against Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship
Nowe
Nowe
pow. pow. radziejowski
radziejowski
Bytoń
Bytoń
border of Bydgoszcz - Toruń Metropolitan Area
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Topólka
Topólka
Lubraniec
Lubraniec
Boniewo
Boniewo
Izbica Izbica Kujawska
Kujawska
Choceń
Choceń
pow. pow. pow. włocławski
włocławski
włocławski
Chodecz
Chodecz
m.Kowal
m.Kowal
Kowal
Kowal
Baruchowo
Baruchowo
Lubień
Lubień
Kujawski
Kujawski

Sicienko
Sicienko
Koronowo
Koronowo
Białe
Białe
Błota
Błota
0 20 km
Sicienko
Sicienko
Koronowo
Koronowo
Białe
Białe
Błota
Błota
The Bydgoszcz-Toruń Shaping the function Metropolitan of Włocławek Area as a the regional development centrezone
Changes of number of population (1997-2003)
Osielsko
Osielsko
BYDGOSZCZ
BYDGOSZCZ
Osielsko
Osielsko
BYDGOSZCZ
BYDGOSZCZ
Dobrcz
Dobrcz
Ostromecko
Ostromecko
Solec Solec Kujawski
Kujawski
Nowa
Nowa
Wieś Wieś Wielka
Wielka
Dobrcz
Dobrcz
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
Chełmińska
Chełmińska
Ostromecko
Ostromecko
Solec Solec Kujawski
Kujawski
Nowa
Nowa
Wieś Wieś Wielka
Wielka
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
Chełmińska
Chełmińska
Zławieś
Zławieś
Wielka
Wielka
Zławieś
Zławieś
Wielka
Wielka
Demography
Nawra
Nawra
Łubianka
Łubianka
Nawra
Nawra
Łubianka
Łubianka
Chełmża
Chełmża
Łysomice
Łysomice
TORUŃ
TORUŃ
Wielka
Wielka
Nieszawka
Nieszawka
Chełmża
Chełmża
Łysomice
Łysomice
TORUŃ
TORUŃ
Wielka
Wielka
Nieszawka
Nieszawka
Lubicz
Lubicz
Density of rural population (on areas without forest, meadows and pastures)
0 20 km
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Obrowo
Obrowo
Lubicz
Lubicz
Obrowo
Obrowo
Czernikowo
Czernikowo
Czernikowo
Czernikowo
10 to 23 %
5 to 10 %
0 to 5 %
- 5 to 0 %
- 12 to 5%
100 to 300
75 to 100
55 to 75
35 to 55

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Brzoza
Wudzyn
Kotomierz
Nowa Wieś Wielka
Dobrcz
regional and metropolitan centres,
capitals of voivodship
urban capitals of communes
rural capitals of communes
supplementary centres of services
Hierarchy of settlement system
(
SOLEC KUJAWSKI
(
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M. Nieszawka
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Sicienko
Sicienko
Koronowo
Koronowo
Białe Białe Błota
Błota
0 20 km
(As of 31.XII.2004)
The Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area as the development zone
Shaping the function of Włocławek Bez okna as a regional centre
Osielsko
Osielsko
BYDGOSZCZ
BYDGOSZCZ
Dobrcz
Dobrcz
Dąbrowa Dąbrowa Dąbrowa Chełmińska
Chełmińska
Chełmińska
Zławieś Zławieś Wielka
Wielka
Wielka
Solec Solec Kujawski
Kujawski
Nowa Nowa Wieś Wieś Wielka
Wielka
180 to 201
120 to 160
100 to 119
74 to 100
Łubianka
Łubianka
7,4 to 10,0
10,1 to 13,0
13,1 to 17,0
17,1 to 18,9
Chełmża
Chełmża
Łysomice
Łysomice
TORUŃ
TORUŃ
Wielka Wielka Nieszawka
Nieszawka
Rate of entrepreneurship Rate of unemployment
(entities of national economy
per 1000 inh. in working age)
Entrepreneurship and uneployment
(unemployed persons
per 1000 inh. in working age)
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Lubicz
Lubicz
Obrowo
Obrowo
Czernikowo
Czernikowo

WOJ. WARMIŃSKO-MAZURSKIE
WOJ. MAZOWIECKIE
WOJ. ŁÓDZKIE
WOJ. POMORSKIE
WOJ. WIELKOPOLSKIE
251
251
251
251
251
251
251
251
251
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
33
33
33
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33
33
33
33
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
353
353
353
353
353
353
353
353
353
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
208
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
245
245
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209
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
209
18
18
18
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18
18
18
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
18
18
18
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18
18
18
18
353
353
353
353
353
353
353
353
353
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
207
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207
207
208
208
208
208
208
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208
131
131
131
131
131
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209
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209
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209
209
231
231
231
231
231
231
231
231
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131
131
131
131
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131
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18
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215
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215
215
215
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215
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131
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353
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131
131
131
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201
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240
240
240
240
240
240
240
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239
239
239
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231
231
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206
206
206
206
206
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18
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240
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356
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281
281
281
281
281
281
281
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281
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281
281
281
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Aleksandrów Kuj.
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Janowiec Wlkp.
Janowiec Wlkp.
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Sępólno Kraj.
Sępólno Kraj.
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Sępólno Kraj.
Kamień Kraj.
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closed railways
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planned junctions
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Wielka
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Dobrcz
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244 244 244
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Dąbrowa Dąbrowa Chełmińska
Chełmińska
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state roads - planned express roads
state roads
regional roads
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Świecie
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Wielka
Wielka
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551 551 551
Gdańsk
Łubianka
Łubianka
546 546
546
200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
553 553 553
553 553
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551
273 273 273 273 273 273 273 273 273
Łysomice
Łysomice
552
552
552
Chełmża
Chełmża
TORUŃ
TORUŃ
Wielka Wielka Nieszawka
Nieszawka
250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
589
589
589
111
Gdańsk
499 499 499
499 499
552 552 552 552 552 552 552 552 552
Służewo Służewo Służewo
Służewo Służewo Służewo
Służewo Służewo Służewo
A-1
654 654 654 654 654 654 654 654 654
1
551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551
649 649 649 649 649 649 649 649 649
Lubicz
Lubicz
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Obrowo
Obrowo
Gorzyczki
gr. państwa
Wąbrzeźno
Wąbrzeźno
Wąbrzeźno
Wąbrzeźno
Sierakowo
Sierakowo
258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258
Cieszyn
(-gr. państwa)
Ostróda
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Czernikowo
Czernikowo
Płońsk

Aims and Assumptions of the Project
Włocławek with its population of more than 120 thousand is included in the Strategy
and in the spatial development plan for Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship as a regional
sustainable development centre supportive for the Bydgoszcz-Toruń metropolitan
area. The function derives from both demographic and economic potential of the town.
Włocławek is an important industrial and service centre, a seat of numerous business
and economy-related institutions, as well as, a centre of higher education.
The town has a clearly-developed functional area covering the neighbouring
communes counties. In view of the stipulations of the above-mentioned documents,
and the on-going socio-economic processes, the further development of the town as a
regional centre is crucial from the point of view of regional policy.
The basic objective of the project is to determine the directions of development of
those functions of the city which have supra-local importance, thus being beneficial
also for the residents of the functional area. Additional aims are of educational and
practical nature. The first one not only allows to enrich the knowledge about the town
and its surroundings, but it will also enable its promotion. The other aim is connected
with practical use of the knowledge and conclusions from the project for the sake of
making particular administrative and economic decisions by the local selfgovernments.
Methodology
The elaboration comprises three parts. The first one covers the analysis of
preconditions of the functioning of the city and its surroundings against the whole
region and the analysis of connections with the rest of the country in the field of
communications, nature and economy. The second part is the evaluation of the city’s
potential and its impact on the surrounding area, as well as of its competitiveness
against other urban centres situated in the radius of approximately 60 km. The
analyses conducted in this area covered the major functions and services. Businessrelated
services, healthcare and education were particularly in the focal point of the
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analyses. The third part of the project deals with the directions of development of the
town within the functions which are perceived as being socially demanded and, at the
same time, cost-effective.
The available statistical data concerning the social and economic issues in the town
and the region was utilised in course of works on the project. In order to supplement
some data and to gather the evaluation and opinions of the local society of the
functional region a questionnaire survey was carried out. A specially-prepared
questionnaire was distributed among 41 commune self-governments. As many as 28
self-government managed to return the questionnaire with answers. The information
received in this way made it possible to evaluate the scope of bonds between
Włocławek and its vicinity, and to determine the importance of the city for the
residents of adjacent communes for satisfying their needs for services in a range of
fields. The analysis of the information retrieved from the questionnaires facilitated also
the evaluation of the level of competitiveness of Włocławek in comparison with other
centres, and determination of the expectations of residents of the functional region as
far as the development of various services is concerned.
One of the methods utilised during the process of gathering the information necessary
for determining the directions of development of supra-local functions of the city were
meetings with the representatives of the local authorities of towns and communes
included in the functional region.
Moreover, a number discussions, symposiums and conferences attended by
representatives of various business and social organisations, as well as the academic
environment of Włocławek were held. The co-operation with the local authorities of
Włocławek was of special importance. The local self-government of Włocławek was
simultaneously working on the strategy of development of the city, and started to
elaborate the study of preconditions and directions for spatial management
development.
The Results
Delimitation of the Functional Area of the City and the
Scope of Internal Connections
The basis for carrying out any analysis was determining the zone of impact of
Włocławek on the neighbouring areas. The data on this subject was taken from
available statistics, information included in the questionnaires returned from
communes and social consultations. Delimitation of the area was carried out on the
basis of the main functions of and forms of influencing the vicinity by the town which
were identified beforehand. The following issues were the basis of the delimitation
process:
Employment
Shuttle-like migrations connected with local residents of communes and neighbouring
counties commuting to their work places in Włocławek constituted the subject of the
analysis. On the basis of the number of monthly travel cards for both bus and railway
transport the main directions of migration, as well as, the number of regular
commuters was established. In this way, the range and intensity of travels were
assessed, which resulted in identifying the zone of the town’s influence in the field.
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The zone covers 26 communes within four counties: Włocławek, Lipno, Aleksandrów
and Radziejów, from where as many as approximately 8 thousand persons commute
daily to work. It is worth remembering, though, that the presented data by no means
represents the entire phenomenon. Research carried out in communes neighbouring
Włocławek have revealed that a substantial number of commuters travel by their own
car rather than by public transport. It particularly concerns the communes located in
the direct vicinity of the town; the estimate figures stand at 1000 – 1500 persons.
Education, culture and sport
Higher-level and secondary education are a vital factor influencing the functioning and
the extent of the zone in which the town affects its neighbouring areas. There are four
higher education school in Włocławek at the moment: Higher School of Humanities
and Economics, State Higher Vocational School, Higher School of Techniques and
Entrepreneurship, and Higher School of Information Technology in Łódź Włocławek
Affiliate. A total of approximately 9 thousand students attend the classes in these
schools both on normal and extramural basis. Over 60% of the students come from
the Włocławek region and other regions in Poland.
Włocławek is also home to numerous secondary schools both of general education and
vocational ones. They are very popular with students from outside of the town, which
particularly true for vocational schools where the percentage of students from the
neighbouring communes and counties reaches as high as 30%.
Włocławek Scientific Society is an important centre of science in the city. The society
organises numerous scientific conferences of both regional and national character, it
also initiates many scientific researches and projects connected Kujavy and Ziemia
Dobrzyńska area. Włocławek Scientific Society is the biggest publisher of scientific and
regional literature in the city. Through its members and the affiliate in Rypin the
society has a great impact on local societies of the intelligentsia in the neighbouring
communes and counties.
A number of educational and training centres are present in Włocławek offering
services to the residents of the whole functional area. They include among others the
Voivodship Centre for Drivers’ Training and Testing which trains and tests future
drivers from the area of five counties: Włocławek, Aleksandrów, Lipno, Rypin and
Radziejów. Foreign language schools and other educational institutions organising
further vocational training courses are also numerous.
The cultural life of the city and its level as well as the quality of cultural events
organised have a crucial impact on the surroundings. Włocławek is home to numerous
cultural and culture-related institutions offering services to the residents of the
neighbouring areas. The Impresario Theatre, where the best Polish actors appear on
stage, the concerts organised in the largest arenas in town, exhibitions of modern art
by renowned artists both Polish and foreign make up an offer widely accepted not only
by the residents of Włocławek. Research proves that the residents of the communes in
the following counties eagerly take advantage of the cultural offer of the city:
Włocławek, Radziejów, Lipno, and partially Aleksandrów.
The cultural resources such as monuments of material culture, numerous museums
(seven) are a rich offer for residents of other areas. The offer is used by school groups
from neighbouring communes and counties visiting Włocławek during excursions.
The importance of the city and its influence on the vicinity is also marked by the fact
that it’s the seat of two local daily newspapers: Gazeta Kujawska and Nowości
Włocławskie. The city is also home to two radio stations of overlocal range: Radio Gra
and Radio Hit.
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Good technical facilities and a high level of sport result in a big interest in this area of
life. Basketball matches played by the Polish Champion, and many times Vice
Champion – Anwil – gather thousands of spectators and fans from all around the
region. Perfect technical parameters and high functionality of the largest sports facility
– The Champions’ Arena make it possible to organise many national and international
events in Włocławek. A substantial part in creating this function of Włocławek is played
by the Włocławek Aeroclub. Not only does it train pilots, but it is also an organiser of
numerous important sports events of both national and international range. One of the
examples might be the European Championships of flying models, or championships of
hot air balloons.
Owing to the aforementioned factors, the zone of influence of the city spans a long
way behind its closest vicinity.
Trade
The period of the last 5 years has seen the emergence of Włocławek as an important
trade centre. Numerous factors have contributed to this process with erection of three
big shopping malls connected with hypermarket chain outlets (Real, Tesco, Kaufland)
being the most important. A substantial number of customers are attracted to these
shops by their wide assortment, and aggressive promotional campaigns. Analyses
conducted in July 2005 revealed that residents of neighbouring counties make up
approximately 35% of the total number of customers. Nearly a half of them visit
Włocławek at least once a week to do shopping. The rest come to the town once a
fortnight and a tiny percentage does it less frequently. Wholesale outlets are also an
important element of the city’s commercial function. Many small retailers from the
neighbouring towns and villages treat them as the main source of supplies for their
outlets.
Business-related services
At present the city is home to numerous branches and affiliates of commercial banks
operating in our country. The total number of financial institutions present on the
Włocławek market reaches approximately 20. They also offer a wide range of services
to persons living out of Włocławek. It particularly concerns Bank Ochrony Środowiska
(Environment Protection Bank), Bank Gospodarki Żywnościowej (Food Management
Bank), Kredyt Bank (Credit Bank), PKO BP, BZWBK and PeKaO S.A., which widely
cater for the needs of residents of other counties. Detailed determination of
geographical distribution of these services is not possible due to lack of necessary
data.
There are also institutions dealing with the economic life and business servicing. One
of them is the Kujavian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This organisation enlists
more than 100 business entities from the city and the neighbouring counties offering a
wide range of business-related services also to other entities.
Specialised healthcare
The Voivodship Hospital in Włocławek is a specialist healthcare centre for inhabitants
of the counties of: Włocławek, Lipno, Radziejów, Aleksandrów and Rypin. The Regional
Oncology Centre in Włocławek has the same function serving the inhabitants of the
town and the neighbouring regions. There are also a number of private units offering
healthcare services frequently used by the residents of the neighbouring communes
and counties.
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Administration
Włocławek is a seat of numerous institutions of public and special administration. The
town seats the Local Office of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship Office, and the Local
Office of the Marshal’s Office in Toruń. The Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and
Regional Planning covering the whole voivodship is also seated in the town. Moreover,
there are the seats of District Court and District Prosecutor’s Office in Włocławek
covering the counties of: Włocławek, Aleksandrów, Radziejów, Rypin and Lipno.
The range of basic functions and services offered by the city to the functional area is
depicted in the drawing.
business
environment
institutions
trade
tourism
and leisure
upper-secondary
education
sport
Recreation and the suburban zone
university-level
education
culture
out-of-school
adult education
specialized
healthcare
administration
mass
transport
The recreational relations of the town and its neighbouring areas are an important
factor influencing wide-range changes in the rural regions. In case of Włocławek, these
relations are evident and derive from the richness of natural environment surrounding
the town. Forest complexes of Gostynin-Włocławek Nature Park or the Włocławek
Reservoir are excellent examples. The inhabitants of Włocławek explore these areas,
which is visible through a rising number of recreation buildings erected there. The
town has a well-developed tourist infrastructure with numerous hotels, two of which
are four-star hotels (Młyn Hotel and Aleksander Hotel). This feature helps to develop
the town’s function as a tourist centre based on rich natural and cultural background.
The effect of the economic development of Włocławek and of the improving material
status of some part of its inhabitants are the deconcentration processes and constant
migration to the surrounding areas. This phenomenon is evident in the communes
remaining in the direct vicinity of the town, such as the communes of: Włocławek,
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Brześć Kujawski, Fabianki and Lubanie. In these communes as many as approximately
100 new houses built by the residents of Włocławek appear every year. Additionally, it
worth mentioning that these areas are also a destination for inhabitants of other
regions to settle down. As a result, a suburban zone with all its characteristics is
emerging.
The analysis of the presented subject matter makes it possible to determine the
influence area of Włocławek. It is possible to point 3 zones (levels) of bonds. The first
one covers tight relations of high frequency such as business and economic relations
(the town as a market for farming products, place of work and education).
Geographically, these are the communes in the direct vicinity of Włocławek: Fabianki,
Włocławek, Lubanie, Brześć Kujawski, Bobrowniki, Dobrzyń n/W, Kowal, Bądkowo,
Osięciny, Choceń, Lubraniec.
The second zone is characterised by looser, bonds based on less frequent contacts:
major shopping, dealing with administrative matters, further professional training,
taking part in cultural and sports events and, in relatively small proportion, commuting
to work and school. This level comprises such communes as: Lubień Kujawski,
Baruchowo, Boniewo, Izbica Kujawska, Chodecz, Bytoń, Waganiec, Lipno.
Functional-spacious relations in the third zone are less intensive than in the previous
ones. The contacts with the town are limited to handling administrative matters in
some voivodship-level offices and institutions in the town, specialist medical treatment
and extramural studies in one of the town’s schools of higher education. This zone
covers such communes like: Dobre, Radziejów, Piotrków Kujawski, Aleksandrów
Kujawski, Koneck, Zakrzewo, Chrostkowo, Rogowo, Rypin, Skrwilno, Kikół and Brzuze.
The functional area of Włocławek is also the zone influencing the city. The
neighbouring communes more often then never are place of work for the residents of
Włocławek. They are also a direct supply of food and resources for the food processing
industry located in the city. These are also areas of high recreational values as well as
spas. The communes directly neighbouring the city are the development areas for the
suburban zone.
The Evaluation of the City’s Potential within its Functions and
Connections with the Functional Area
The analysis of mutual relations between the city and its surroundings leads to the
following conclusions:
1. Włocławek has a clearly-shaped functional area comprising 41 communes. This
region is internally diversified due to various strength of the town’s influence.
As a result it possible to distinguish 3 zones with a different level of strength of
bonds with the city. The strongest bonds are to be noticed in the first zone
comprising 26 communes located in the direct vicinity of the city.
2. The most important services offered by the town to its surroundings include:
education, employment, trade and business-related services.
3. Włocławek is not competitive in relation to other neighbouring urban centres
(Toruń, Płock).
4. The feeling of majority of residents of the functional region is that the city does
not meet their requirements in catering for higher-level needs.
5. The city does not use its development potential connected with the natural and
cultural resources and its favourable geographical location.
6. The co-operation between the town’s self-government and the local authorities
of the communes in the functional region in drive to execute common projects
is not sufficient.
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Main directions of development of the functions of the city as
regional centre
The further development of Włocławek as a regional centre depends on many external
and internal factors. The most important external factors include the changing
economic situation of the country and of the European Union, social and economic
policy of the Government, and policies of regional authorities. All these factors are
mainly objective ones, so the local self-government has limited possibilities to
influence them. With the internal factors the situation looks different. They are mostly
connected with the activity of local community and of the town’s self-government. A
high level of activity from the local community combined with good decisions about
the functions of the town to be developed, offer a chance for the growth of the town
and improvement in its competitiveness in servicing the whole region. The analysis of
services offered by Włocławek, including the expectations and needs of the people
living in the region, as well as the evaluation by the local authorities of the town, point
out that the town should develop the following services:
Specialised healthcare and hospital healthcare
Necessary activities to be taken:
• expanding the function of Wieniec Zdrój Spa, including the introduction of new
kinds of services as a spa;
• development of the voivodship hospital in Włocławek towards specialised
healthcare (cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology),
• development of private clinical hospitals.
Meeting these objectives will take strong lobbying actions and close co-operation of
the local authorities of the town with the voivodship authorities and the Ministry of
Health. The authorities of the town should create conditions for establishing non-public
healthcare units by offering preferential conditions for real estate purchase, tax
incentives etc.
Culture
One of the most basic and important tasks to be done to upgrade the level of cultural
services should be the improvement of the image and beauty of the town. To do this
the following actions must be taken:
• revitalising the oldest part of town including the area of 3 Maja Street, the Old
Market and the Embankment,
• improving the technical condition of important monuments of material culture;
• re-organising the buildings in the city centre.
Meeting these objectives will take serious financial support from the city budget and
other resources. The self-government should create a system of preferences and
incentives for the owners of buildings that must be renovated and redecorated.
Moreover, the development of cultural services will require:
• support by the local authorities of all initiatives connected with organising
major cultural events such as: exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances, film
festivals etc.
• improving the technical condition and looks of cultural premises (the building of
the Impresario Theatre, the open-air theatre);
• support for artists.
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Sport
The development of services in the field of sport will take the following actions:
• improving the technical condition of and upgrading the existing sports
facilities. It mostly concerns the football stadium;
• building new sports facilities for organising big national and international
sports events. It is necessary to build a complex of swimming pools, including
a full-size one;
• supporting the existing sports clubs, especially those that have top-level
disciplines (basketball, judo);
• financial support of major sports events.
Tourism and recreation
The main asset for developing the services in the sector of tourism and recreation is
the Włocławek Reservoir. It has a huge potential for satisfying all needs of the people
of Włocławek and the region in the field of sport and recreation. Meeting this objective
will take:
• building the facilities that would help to use the Włocławek Reservoir. The local
self-government of Włocławek, together with the authorities of communes
located by the reservoir should attract investors to build the infrastructure
connected with water sports and recreation;
• making the most of the Gostynin-Włocławek Landscape Park. This objective
should be pursued together with the local authorities of the communes where
the Park is;
• intensive promotion of the tourist and recreational assets of the town and its
surroundings.
Trade and basic support services
According to the residents of the region, this is one of the most important areas of
services. The development of these services will upgrade the level of competitiveness
of the city. Meeting this objective will take creating attractive conditions for building a
large shopping centre, offering a wide choice of services. To do this, proper planning
documents must be prepared to facilitate the issuing of all necessary permissions and
localisation decisions, and to prepare the technical infrastructure necessary to start
the construction works.
Business environment services
The business environment institutions are mostly banks, credit funds, financial
institutions, insurance institutions as well as counselling and book keeping institutions.
These are also some organisations of entrepreneurs and businessmen. The local
authorities should do everything to make sure that there are a lot of such institutions
in Włocławek. The following actions should be taken, then:
• establishing a close co-operation with the existing organisations (mostly with
the Kujavian Chamber of Commerce and Industry);
• organising lobbying actions to create such institutions in Włocławek;
• creating good organisational and material conditions attracting such
institutions to the town.
Taking and executing the suggested investment and organisational tasks should result
in achieving a satisfactory level of these services and a wide-range of their influence.
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Conclusions
Executing the drafted directions of development of some of the town’s functions
combined with its general socio-economic development will allow to achieve the
following aims:
1. Strengthen the position of the town in the settlement system of the voivodship
as a regional development centre.
2. Increase the importance of Włocławek as a service centre, and make it more
competitive in relation to other centres.
3. Strengthen the economic bonds between the town and its surroundings.
4. Make the most of the internal development preconditions connected with the
natural environment and cultural assets.
5. Develop the city economically through new investments in the field of services
and production.
6. Create new places of work for the residents of Włocławek and the functional
region.
7. Improve the general image of the city.
One of the key issues conditioning the achievement of these objectives is a close and
wide co-operation between the local self-government of the town of Włocławek and
local authorities in the functional region.
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Shaping the function of Włocławek as a regional centre
The Structure of the Settlement System of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship
SĘPÓLNO SĘPÓLNO KRAJEŃSKIE
KRAJEŃSKIE
)
NAKŁO NAKŁO NAKŁO NAKŁO NAD NAD NAD NOTECIĄ
NOTECIĄ
NOTECIĄ
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ŻNIN
ŻNIN
TUCHOLA
TUCHOLA
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BYDGOSZCZ
BYDGOSZCZ
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SETTLING NETWORK HIERARCHY:
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)
MOGILNO
MOGILNO
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voivodship seats - cities of potential
European significance
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)
ŚWIECIE
ŚWIECIE
RADZIEJÓW
RADZIEJÓW
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CHEŁMNO
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WĄBRZEŹNO
WĄBRZEŹNO
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TORUŃ
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LIPNO
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regional development sustaining centres
subregional development sustaining centres
transregional development sustaining centres
other towns
rural gminas (commune) centres
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
WŁOCŁAWEK
WŁOCŁAWEK
WŁOCŁAWEK
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ACTIVITIES AIMED AT STRENGTHENING
THE POTENTIAL OF CENTRES WITHIN THE AREAS OF:
higher education
development of service institutions
secondary education
tourist service
- business service (of regional
and transregional significance)

zone III
zone II
zone I
Shaping the function of Włocławek as a regional centre
Delimitation of the functional area
Dobre
Radziejów
Piotrków Kuj.
0 10 20 km
Aleksandrów Kuj.
Zakrzewo
Bytoń
Koneck
Topólka
Osięciny
Waganiec
Bądkowo
Lubraniec
Izbica Kuj.
Lubanie
Brześć
Kuj.
Boniewo
Bobrowniki
Choceń
Chodecz
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Fabianki
Włocławek
Chrostkowo
Kikół
Lipno
Wielgie
Dobrzyń n/Wisłą
m. WŁOCŁAWEK
Kowal
Lubień Kuj.
Brzuze
Skępe
Baruchowo
Rypin
Rogowo
Tłuchowo
Skrwilno

Aims and Asumptions of the Project
The main objective of the elaboration titled: “The conception of the economic
development of the Noteć River Valley within Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship” is to
establish the directions of activities to be undertaken for the economic revival of the
areas situated along the Noteć River, especially those included in the borders of
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship. The elaboration is of key importance in the process
of promoting of the Noteć River Valley – the analysis is also meant to promote the
statutory needs of social organisations dealing with such problems like environment
protection, promotion of tourism etc. The guidelines for spatial development plans
drafted by local self-governments will also be of primary importance.
Methodology
A dual-phase approach was applied while preparing the “The conception of the
economic development of the Noteć River Valley” project:
1. the analysis of the status quo,
2. arriving at relevant conclusions, suggestions and directions of actions to be
taken on the basis of the analyses.
Two types of data constitute the starting point for the analyses i.e.:
a) indirect data:
- statistical;
- thematic elaborations,
- expert opinions,
- studies of preconditions and spatial development.
b) direct data:
- trips aimed at gathering documentation (e.g. photographic
documentation),
- survey in the area (among local societies and authorities).
Due to a specific type of entry data it is mainly the statistical methodology (statistical
indexes etc.) which is applied for the data analysis. Those phenomena which are not
measurable by means of statistical methods are analysed with the use of descriptive
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characteristics. A comparative analysis of the studies of preconditions and spatial
development of communes included in the elaboration was carried out.
The results of the spatial analyses are largely presented in a text form accompanied
by graphics (maps, cartograms, diagrams). The photographic documentation of the
area is also meant to be regarded as display and presentation material.
Results of analyses
As many as 21 administrative units within Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship situated
along the Noteć River make up the area covered by this elaboration, and their total
area equals 3 484 square kilometres. They include one urban commune (Inowrocław),
12 urban-rural communes and 8 rural ones. The river crosses twelve communes,
seven are adjacent to the river, and two communes are not situated in the direct
vicinity of it. The area concerned includes thirteen towns, seven of which are directly
associated with the river (the river flows through them): Kruszwica, Pakość, Barcin,
Łabiszyn, Nakło, and Inowrocław, Janikowo are situated in the direct vicinity of the
river. In its northern part the area borders with the urban county of Bydgoszcz. The
population of the area concerned exceeds 347 thousand, which is 16,8% of the total
population of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship.
The Noteć River, with its 388,5 km, is the seventh longest river in Poland, and the
area of its basin approximates 17 thousand square kilometres. The river has enjoyed
its important position ever since the Bydgoszcz Canal connected the basins of two
largest rivers in Poland in 1774. Extensive utilisation of the Noteć River as well as the
whole system of canals for transport purposes in the 19 th and 20 th centuries allowed
the development of the city of Bydgoszcz. Even today the Noteć River along with the
Bydgoszcz Water Junction is a part of the E-70 transnational water route linking Berlin
with Kaliningrad. The length of the Noteć River within Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship
amounts to 127 km, which is a third of its total length.
The natural values of the area are highlighted by the existence of: the Goplo
Millennium Landscape Park, 10 natural reserves, 8 protected landscape areas and
numerous natural monuments. Moreover, the area concerned encloses two areas of
special protection of birds being a part of the European Ecological Programme “Nature
2000”: the Goplo Wildlife Site on the area of the communes of Kruszwica, Jeziora
Wielkie, Piotrków Kujawski), the Valley of Central Noteć and Bydgoszcz Canal on the
area of communes of Nakło nad Notecią, Sadki, Kcynia, Sicienko, Szubin, the city of
Bydgoszcz.
The climate of this area is characterised by high changeability with significant yearly
temperature amplitudes as for Polish conditions. The southern end of the Noteć River
Valley is where the annual average temperature tends to be the highest in the whole
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship.
The analysed area is characterised by the existence of excellent soils for agriculture,
with one of the best conditions in the whole Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship in this
respect. The Noteć River Valley area is generally characterised by a low share of
forests and wooded land. A low level of forestation along with the low level of rainfall
in central and southern part of the area lead to the shortage of water in the soil.
The birth rate, which is the difference between births and deaths on the area, is
moderate and stands at 0,9 births per one thousand inhabitants. The geographical
distribution of the phenomenon is fairly variable. The northern part of the region is
characterised by the highest value of birth rate. By contrast, seven administrative
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units (four towns and three communes) situated in the southern end of the region
display a negative birth rate.
The migration rate – the balance between incoming and outgoing population in the
area of the Noteć River Valley is also variable. The total value for the whole region is
1,4 persons/one thousand inhabitants, which means that the number of incoming
people slightly exceeds that of the outgoing population. Unfortunately, the spatial
distribution of this phenomenon has a negative character as more than a half of
administrative units (towns and rural areas) display a negative migration balance.
The entrepreneurship rate (expressed as the total number of businesses per 1 000
inhabitants at the productive age) for the whole area takes the value of 121. For all
cities in the region this figure stands at 137,2. The rate in the rural areas is 101,7 on
average. The presence of two rural communes in the set of units with the highest
entrepreneurship rate (additionally the commune of Białe Błota occupying the first
position) indicates their outstanding economic potential deriving from the vicinity of a
large centre (the city of Bydgoszcz) and their roles as suburban communes.
On 2004-12-31 as many as 41 320 persons were registered as unemployed on the
analysed area. 18 799 of which were on rural areas (45,5%) and 22 521 in towns
(54,5%). The unemployment rate expressed as the ratio of the jobless persons and
the total population at the productive age on the area equals 18,6%, with rural areas
18,6% and towns 18,7%. The suburban communes in the vicinity of Bydgoszcz are
characterised by the lowest unemployment rate. The spatial distribution of
unemployment on the area of the Noteć River Valley does not display a clear
concentration, it has a “belt” character: from north-west to south-east.
The analysed area of the Noteć River Valley present features which make it one of the
most agriculturally attractive areas in Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship. Nevertheless,
the human impact on the environment has transformed the picturesque Noteć River
Valley into a densely-populated area with highly-developed industry. The area hosts
factories of both regional and national importance in the following branches: chemical,
food, mining and cement (Inowrocław, Kruszwica, Janikowo, Wapienno). The Noteć
River Valley is one of the most polluted areas in Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship.
The demographic situation in the area is moderate, especially if the basic indicator of
the birth rate is taken into account. A negative phenomenon that should not be
neglected, however, is the extensive migration process from rural areas, which
weakens the demographic potential of selected communes.
The economic aspect of the Noteć River Valley evades an unambiguous evaluation. On
the one hand, entrepreneurship is relatively high and equally distributed on the whole
area. On the other hand, however, a high unemployment rate must be perceived in
very negative terms – the figure stands at, at least, 18% on a bigger part of the
region.
Conclusions
To recapitulate, the realisation of the project will enable an improved management of
the Noteć River Valley area through identifying the supraregional indicators adding to
a better quality of space management. Perceiving the area from the perspective of the
membership in the European economic area requires a multi-layer approach to the
problem, especially taking into account the fact that this region is a potential support
area. The spatial development plan for Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship drafted on
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2003 assumes the continuation of co-existence of various functions on the analysed
area: the agricultural, industrial and tourist function.
As far as tourism is concerned, the following preconditions are of key importance:
- The development of tourism should be based on anthropogenic values (more than
800 years’ history), as well as, on natural landscape values;
- The distance of 250 km from the German border creates possibilities for
development of foreign tourism;
- Creating a leisure infrastructure for weekend tourism for Bydgoszcz-Toruń
Metropolitan Area and bigger towns in the communes by the Noteć River;
- Water tourism on the Noteć River is a chance for the area and for the Kujawsko-
Pomorskie and the neighbouring voivodships.
At present the elaboration is being continued, the analyses of thematic areas covering
natural, tourist, economic, social etc. issues are under way. The results of these
analyses were presented during local working meetings within Defris Project, and they
were discussed on by international Partners, which greatly facilitated the exchange of
planning experiences. The works also included a photographic documentation covering
the areas along the river. Further on, we are going to continue the studies. The
elaborations titled:
- “The Noteć River Valley. The Cultural Values as an Activating Element of Tourism
Development Movement.”
- The Noteć River Valley. The Outline of Development of the Water Route along with
the Associated Technical and Tourist Infrastructure” are finished.
These works, and especially their results, were presented during the Defris conference
in Bydgoszcz in December 2006.
The results of the elaboration will be published and distributed among all authorities in
the Noteć River Valley area. The project will be a very important tool for regional and
local authorities and for their development strategy and local area development plans.
In order to create a tourist product based on the assets offered by the Noteć River, it
is necessary to develop a proper tourist infrastructure. The basic elements of this
infrastructure are meant to be relatively small, modern ports offering tourist
information, accommodation, food, fuel for vessels or leisure facilities. The alreadyexisting
hydro-technical facilities, now used for transport purposes, could be the basis
for development of the network of such ports.
Developing tourist infrastructure on the Noteć River requires taking a number of steps,
of which, on the early stages, the most important are: achieving and maintaining an
appropriate level of water cleanness, flood protection, protection of landscape in the
vicinity of the river, development of the technical infrastructure, connecting the water
route with other forms of tourism and recreation and a widely-understood education
and tourist information supported by marketing activities. The analyses reveal all
necessary activities meant to lead to the revival of water tourism and its optimal use
for both tourists and local society. All necessary localisations of marinas, river ports,
camp sites with appropriate infrastructure have been suggested.
A system of marinas in this area might become one of the elements of the water way.
The marinas should offer a wide range of services: docking cruiser vessels and
motorboats, car park services, mechanical and boatbuilding services, accommodation
for canoeists, water and food supply, taking advantage the natural assets and tourist
attractions of the communes situated by the Noteć River.
The projects directly associated with the Noteć River, or the canals, must necessarily
be connected with widening the scope of tourist offer of the region by the forms of
recreation strictly connected with the water route or generally drawing from the
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increased tourists’ interest. The studies describe the creation of a system of walking or
cycling routes crossing with the water ones, organising various events combining
water tourism with other forms of activities, building recreational facilities along the
water routes – horse riding clubs, swimming facilities, sports facilities, angling
facilities.
In the first place, however, it necessary to secure this area in spatial development
plans and then, the successive execution of the plans. The proposal of works
associated with constructing a system of ports and riverside hostels by the Noteć River
has already been prepared.
The Noteć River Valley, its natural landscape assets offer a potential possibilities for
the development of towns and communes located by the river. The development of
tourism is bound to bring measurable benefits for the local residents by creating new
work places, which a crucial issue for this region.
At present, the key task seems to be an intensive promotion of water tourism, and a
wide-scale lobbying in all institutions, bodies of local authorities and nongovernmental
organisations for the sake of “turning the society to rivers”. The
elaboration is an element of actions taken and it is meant to help in gaining allies and
supporters.
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Szczecin
appr. 210 km
The conception of the economic development of the Noteć River Valley
Transport network and connection
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
KCYNIA
KCYNIA
NAKŁO
NAKŁO
Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć
SZUBIN
SZUBIN
ŻNIN
ŻNIN
Poznan
appr. 80 km
0 10 20 km
state roads
voivodship roads
powiat roads
Poznan
appr. 70 km
Bydgoszcz
city centre appr. 10 km
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
ŁABISZYN
ŁABISZYN
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
BARCIN
BARCIN
JANIKOWO
JANIKOWO
MOGILNO
MOGILNO
PAKOŚĆ
PAKOŚĆ
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
main railway routes important for state's transport
railway routes with suspended passenger trains
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
INOWROCŁAW
INOWROCŁAW
INOWROCŁAW
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć
STRZELNO
STRZELNO
KRUSZWICA
KRUSZWICA
Torun
appr. 40 km
PIOTRKÓW PIOTRKÓW KUJ.
KUJ.
Wloclawek
appr. 50 km
Warsaw
appr. 220 km
Cracow / Katowice (Upper Silesia Region)
appr. 250 - 300 km

Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
The conception of the economic development of the Noteć River Valley
Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Canal
Canal
Canal
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć
Analysing area against kujawsko - pomorskie voivodship
r = 40 km
r = 25 km
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
Bydgoszcz
Noteć Noteć
Noteć
Noteć
Noteć
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć
Toruń
Area - 3 486 sq. km
(19% of total voivodship's area)
Population - 346,4 thous.
(17% of total voivodship's population)
of which 54% in cities
Gminas - 21 (of 144 in voivodship)
Cities - 13 (of 52 in voivodship)
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Grudziądz
r = 25 km
r = 40 km
Włocławek

Sadki
Sadki
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
Nakło
Nakło
pow. pow. nakielski
nakielski
Kcynia
Kcynia
Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz Canal
Canal
Canal
Żnin
Żnin
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć
Szubin
Szubin
0 10 20 km
pow. pow. żniński
żniński
The conception of the economic development of the Noteć River Valley
Analysing area against the administrative division
pow. pow. bydgoski
bydgoski
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
Noteć Noteć
Noteć
Noteć
Noteć
pow. pow. żniński
żniński
border of the elaboration
area of a district
border of a commune
Noteć river
Białe Białe Białe Błota
Błota
Błota
Łabiszyn
Łabiszyn
Barcin
Barcin
Dąbrowa
Dąbrowa
Mogilno
Mogilno
Nowa Nowa Wieś Wieś Wielka
Wielka
Złotniki Złotniki Złotniki Kuj.
Kuj.
Kuj.
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć
pow. pow. inowrocławski
inowrocławski
Pakość
Pakość
Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Noteć Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal Canal
Janikowo
Janikowo
Strzelno
Strzelno
pow. pow. pow. mogileński
mogileński
mogileński
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Plannig in Włocławek
Rojewo
Rojewo
m. m. m. Inowrocław
Inowrocław
Inowrocław
Noteć Noteć Noteć
Noteć Noteć
Kruszwica
Kruszwica
Jeziora Jeziora Wlk.
Wlk.
Inowrocław
Inowrocław
Piotrków Piotrków Kuj.
Kuj.
pow. pow. radziejowski
radziejowski

DISSEMINATION

Being a key stage of the execution of Defris project, WP3 required an appropriate level
of promotion and information about the activities conducted within its scope. The
promotion of individual strategic development projects (SDP) was carried out on local,
regional and national levels. However, it was also present, and visible, on the
international level. As a result of the fact that each Partner in the Defris project had
their own marketing and promotion budget at disposal, separate information
spreading strategies were applied in each region.
Below the most crucial elements of SDP promotion in 2005-2006 are presented.
Conferences, seminars, meetings
• The Meeting of Information-Counselling Network, Toruń, 04.03.2005
• A conference “Big Importance of Small Metropolises”, Toruń, 20-21.04.2005
• III Transnational Defris Seminar, Toruń, 19-21.06.2005
• IV Transnational Defris Seminar, Włocławek, 24-25.11.2005
• A scientific symposium on spatial-economic and environmental problems of the
functional region of Włocławek, Włocławek, 24.04.2006
• A conference “A-1 Motorway between Czerniewice and Stryków”, Włocławek,
3.11.2006
• A meeting with the representatives of local administration of Ukrainian regions,
Toruń, 15.12.2006
• Seminar “Defris – Executing the Strategic Development Projects”, Bydgoszcz,
20.12.2006
Press releases, publications
• An article “We Take Part in the Defris Project”, Gazeta Pomorska, 25.04.2005
• Information on the project execution, the calendar of “Space” magazine, issue no.
18/2004/05
• An article “The Foretaste of a Metropolis”, Gazeta Pomorska, 27.06.2005
• An article “The Foretaste of a Metropolis” (reprint), Polish Regions in Europe,
September 2005.
• Information “A Planned Development”, Gazeta Kujawska, 25.11.2005
• Information about the execution of the project, calendar of “Space” magazine,
issue no. 19/2006.
• A scientific dissertation “Transboarder Co-operation in the Baltic Sea Region
Illustrated by Defris Project”, Karolina Sadowska, Nicolas Copernicus University,
Toruń, Scientific Works of the Academy of Economics in Wrocław, issue no. 1099,
2006
• An article “Bid for Documentation”, Gazeta Pomorska, 4.11.2006
• An article “Motorway in 4 years’?”, Gazeta Pomorska, 6.11.2006
• “Space” magazine devoted to Defris project, issue no. 20/2006, 2000 copies.
• Information brochures for the members of the local Parliament of Kujawsko-
Pomorskie Voivodship (including information of the execution of Defris project),
2005, 10 brochures, 2006 – 9 brochures.
Radio and television information
• A conference “A conference “Big Importance of Small Metropolises”, Toruń, 20-
21.04.2005r – information on regional television and Television Toruń.
• III Transnational Defris Seminar, Toruń, 19-21.06.2005 - information on regional
television and Television Toruń and Radio PIK.
• IV Transnational Defris Seminar, Włocławek, 24-25.11.2005 - information on local
television
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• A conference “A-1 Motorway between Czerniewice and Stryków”, Włocławek,
3.11.2006 - information on local television
• Seminary “Defris – Executing the Strategic Development Projects”, Bydgoszcz,
20.12.2006 – information on regional radio.
Promotional materials
• Preparing and distributing promotional materials on Defris project: calendars,
notebooks, pens, mugs, t-shirts, bags etc.
• Preparing and distributing thematic leaflets concerning the strategic development
projects.
• Preparing and displaying promotional banners concerning the strategic
development projects.
Electronic information
• Current information on the project on the website of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Voivodship www.kujawsko-pomorskie.pl
• Updating the Internet website of Defris project www.defris.net (5 articles)
• E-mail contact with the project Partners on regular basis.
Promotion on regional and local level
• Information and discussions on “The conception of the economic development of
the Noteć River Valley” regularly provided to the Association of Towns and
Communes by the Noteć River, to local authorities of the regions included in the
project, and to the Municipal Urban Planning Office in Bydgoszcz (the Bydgoszcz
Water Junction)
• Providing the information on the Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area to the
Municipal Urban Planning Offices in Bydgoszcz and Toruń, and to the Office of the
General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways in Bydgoszcz.
• Meetings with the representatives of the self-government of the town of
Włocławek, and the self-governments of the functional region – discussing the
existing preconditions and solutions suggested in the elaboration “Shaping the
Function of Włocławek as a Regional Development Centre”.
• Meetings with the representatives of bodies of territorial self-government, nongovernmental
organisations, associations, universities, businesspersons and other
individuals interested in the subject of transnationality within the INTERREG
projects.
• Numerous meetings of the work group of Defris project (Bydgoszcz, Toruń,
Włocławek).
Other activities
• The exhibition of works in the field of Spatial and Regional Planning during the III
Transnational Defris Seminar, Toruń, 19-21.06.2005
• Preparing and distributing brochures and thematic booklets connected with the
execution of SDP during transnational seminars and meeting of work groups.
• Promotion of the project during conferences, seminars, forums, fairs and other
cultural and economic events organised by Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship.
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TRANSNATIONALITY

One of the main tasks of the Defris project is the exchange of information, data,
experience and methods in the field of regional planning – both on the stage of
evaluation of the preconditions of development and the analysis of the potential of
regions and of planning their future development. Considerable differences between
the countries of origins of the regions involved in the project - physical-geographical,
socio-economic organisation and level, general organisation of state – make the
methods and conditions of regional planning differ in many respects. The good
practice of exchange of experiences and the opportunity to learn about the
organisation of the bodies responsible for regional planning in other countries is an
excellent way to considerably widen the array of own methods.
The exchange of experiences in course of the project was facilitated through:
a) presentations of projects and discussions during TNS and WGM – both during
plenary sessions and in thematic groups,
b) information bulletins “WP3 Newsletter”,
c) e-mail contact,
d) preparing information for partners (booklets and brochures with information on
the project),
e) carrying out thematic questionnaire surveys among the partners,
f) offering answers to partners’ questions,
g) possibility to learn about the methods in regional planning during TNS and
WGM (presentations by Partners),
h) possibility to learn practically about particular solutions in the field of regional
planning and urban planning through getting to know the conduct of other
planning offices and through study visits (related to spatial or regional
planning) or sightseeing of towns/regions during seminars (presentations by
Partners),
The aforementioned aims, methods and scope of co-operation were characteristic of
all projects executed by Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship, although, they may have
been of various specifics due to their thematic nature and internal variety of the
projects put forward by Partners, which were the pool from which thematically-related
projects were drawn. The basic assumption of Defris project is that each of strategic
development project executed within WP3 be implemented in co-operation with at
least one region – in practice this co-operation concerned at least 3 regions, and some
subjects involved all Partners. Because of the need to establish a close co-operation
between regions based on distributing and implementing the results of works of WP3,
the projects (including Partners’ projects) were divided into project activities.
The table presents the information about the co-operation of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Voivodship with Partners for particular project activities.
One of the results of the co-operation was the creation of questionnaires prepared and
distributed by Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship. They made it possible to compare the
issues in particular regions in a relatively objective manner; the questionnaires
concerned:
- the conditions of communication between the regions and the capital cities of states,
- the character of the settlement system in the regions and the functioning of public
services (the results of the questionnaire were presented during TNS 6 in Jyvaskyla
and subsequently published in the report form,
- potential for the development of tourism and the basic parameters of tourism in the
region,
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- competences and influence of local self-governments on the functioning of services,
especially market ones,
- consumer behaviour, trends in retailing and the direction of development of shopping
centres (on the regional level in Finland, on the national level in Poland).
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship also prepared materials in the form of brochures,
booklets, presentations for all participants of each TNS and WGM – the total number of
such materials for WP3 amounted to approximately 20 titles. Large-scale maps of
BTMA presenting the final results of analyses were presented during the seminar in
Kaunas.
Table. International co-operation of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship within WP3.
Strategic
development
project
The Bydgoszcz-
Toruń
Metropolitan
Area as the
development
zone
Shaping the
function of
Włocławek as a
regional centre
The conception
of the economic
development of
the Noteć River
valley
Activity Partner Areas of co-operation
(Activities)
Determinants of
services and
business
development
Transport system in
BTMA – abilities and
problems
The importance
of Włocławek
as service centre
Tourism as the
factor of business
and economical
activation
CF
PS
O
O
O
PS
O
O
CF
K
K
CF
PS
O
PS
K
O
Commercial service network of Central
Finland
Commercial service network of Pohjois-
Savo
Service and communications
Conditions in the development corridor
Threats and opportunities with integration
Promotion business parks
New solutions for public transport
Alternative rail transport solutions
Road 9 development zone
Development of communications and
transport systems
Opportunities of communication and
transport systems in the periphery
Commercial service network of Central Finland
Commercial service network of Pohjois-Savo
Service and communications
Promotion of tourist centres
Opportunities of service development in
the periphery
Service and communications
Explanations: CF – Central Finland, PS – Pohjois Savo, O – Ostergotland, K - Kaunas
Within WP3 the participants of seminars had a chance to learn about the planning
methods applied in particular regions. During TNS 3 in Toruń, a preview of regional
planning works was organised; the participants also had a chance to find out some
information (during working visits) about the work of planning/regional development
offices in Norrkoping, Jyvaskyla, Włocławek, Linkoping and Kaunas.
To sum up, it is important to pay attention to several vital conclusions derived from
the co-operation and experience exchange within WP3. Sweden and Finland are
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countries with much more developed post-industrial economies, therefore learning
about the regional planning methods in these conditions was of particular use for
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship (in the context of on-going changes in Poland). In
many respects, Kujawsko-Pomorskie is similar to Kaunas, which is largely the effect of
natural environment similarities, but it is remarkably different form the regions in
Sweden and Finland. One should also indicate the substantial discrepancies in the
quality, character and availability of data and information crucial for regional planning.
Both Scandinavian countries present a considerably more advantageous situation than
the other regions in this respect. The shortage of lack of data for numerous important
issues, results in important aspects of analyses in Poland being neglected, while
appropriate elaborations are routinely prepared in Finland and Sweden. The natural
conditions, are obviously, the basic preconditions shaping the development of regional
policy in all partner regions (they also determine the character of the settlement
system). Nevertheless, the legal system and the organisation of state (competences
and duties of authorities, administrative division) are also important modifying factors.
Another important precondition, especially in case of transport infrastructure, is the
level of the country’s wealth and their general socio-economic development, which
results in Poland in the need to upgrade the transport network to generally-accepted
standards, while scandinavian countries are able to implement the most modern
trends in the field of safety and travel time shortening.
Another field where remarkable differences are to be noticed is the management and
character of tourism and recreation, and the conditions of development of agriculture
(which implicates demographic consequences, as well). The system of financing and
executing the responsibilities of local self-governments is also different. The local
authorities in both Scandinavian countries have more freedom in shaping the structure
of expenditures than is the case in Poland. The networks of co-operation between
communes based on taking on various projects together, and common organisation of
services (e.g. healthcare) are also common practice there.
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CONCLUSIONS

The report presented the result of over two-year long work done within the work
package no. 3 (WP3) of Defris project. Having completed the work on package no.1
(devoted to data gathering and exchange of experiences concerning the analysis
methodology) and no. 2 (devoted to the analysis of regional planning systems and the
organisation and competences of the administration in the partner countries and
regions) the data and information gathered were the basis for the execution of
projects of strategic importance for the development of the regions. The projects were
subject to detailed and multi-layer co-operation between the partner-regions. These
were 3 strategic development projects covering the fields of various specifics and
objectives of development which were selected in Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship:
1. The Bydgoszcz-Toruń Metropolitan Area as the development zone.
The achieved objective of the project was the diagnosis of socio-economic and
communications preconditions, which was the basis for setting objectives and
directions for further development. The elaboration has been used as an element of
the Plan of development and spatial management of BTMA.
2. Shaping the function of Włocławek as a regional centre.
The project enabled a complex analysis of the function of Włocławek as a
supplementary centre of regional importance along with identifying the spatial
scope and character of interactions between the town and its surrounding area. The
study also resulted in drafting the directions of the city’s development, especially
regarding the improvement of its function as a large service centre.
3. The conception of the economic development of the Noteć River Valley.
The project involved a multi-aspect analysis of a vast and varied south-western part
of the voivodship, aimed at identifying the possibilities of its economic activation on
the basis of its water-related assets – the Noteć River as the water road and tourist
route. The elaboration refers to a similar study on the western part of Noteć River
valley prepared in Wielkopolskie Voivodship.
The elaborations prepared within WP3 are a new experience in regional planning in
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship. These are first regional studies conducted with such
close and wide co-operation with foreign regions. As many as approximately 20
experts from Kujawsko-Pomorskie Bureau of Spatial and Regional Planning were
involved in the project. About 10 of them participated in the activities of the work
groups (WGM) and international seminars (TNS). The planning methods of the working
team have been enriched by new knowledge, methods, data and information, the
more valuable because they were gathered in regions of varied preconditions, but
representing the features and problems important for the development of Kujawsko-
Pomorskie Voivodship. One of the three strategic projects (“BTMA as the development
zone”) has become an important element of the updated spatial management plan of
the voivodship, so the results of work will have a direct impact on decision making
concerning the development policy. The other subjects (“Shaping the function of
Włocławek as a regional centre” and “The conception of the economic development of
the Noteć River Valley”) enabled a complex diagnosis of the level of development
(combined with identification of problems and suggested directions of activities) and
they make an invaluable material for self-governments of all levels.
Apart from the important advantage resulting from the execution of WP3 in the form
of enriching the potential of the planning services of the voivodship marshal, the
prepared elaborations are a measurable, useful product for conducting the regional
policy, which clearly indicates the importance of continuing similar co-operation
programmes based on inter-regional co-operation in the years to come.
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APPENDIX
PROJECT FORMULAS

STRATEGIC PROJECTS / WP3
Project information formula
The Bydgoszcz – Torun Metropolitan Area
as the development zone
Name of Defris partner Regional Authority of Kujawsko – Pomorskie
Voivodship
Name of the project The Bydgoszcz – Torun Metropolitan Area
as the development zone
Contact person(s), contact information Adam Stańczyk
Julian Ziemkowski
Implementation time period 07.2005 – 12.2006
Main objective, end result Main objectives:
Assessment of determinants useful for setting the
aims and trends for:
1. optimal socio-economic development, functionalspatial
and transport structures of BTMA
2. establishing BTMA more attractive and competitive
for investments to improving the position and role
of BTMA among polish metropolitan areas.
Particularly, two issues will be analysed:
1. socio-economical preconditions of development of
BTMA
2. transport system of BTMA
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Expected results:
1. the product of the project will be the text including
information and analyzes concerning socioeconomical
preconditions of development and
transport system as well as large scale maps
(maps at a scale of 1:50 000) including outputs of
analyzes.
2. the project will cause better space management
and creating the development. The study will be
used as a part of diagnosis stage of “Plan of
development and spatial development of BTMA”.

Activities (per MS if possible) MS 3 (07-12.2005)
1. collecting data
2. collecting and preparing maps
3. starting analyses of socio-economical and
infrastructure (especially transport, business
development and services) preconditions of
development
WP3 results and indicators
• What are identified and
established networks in the
project
• What are the key questions
analyzed in the project for
interregional and regional
development
• In what way the project shows
how a region can develop in
co-operation with other regions
in interregional development
zones.
MS 4 (01-06.2006)
1. continuing of analyses; completing some parts of
the study
2. preparing 1:50 000 maps with spatial
presentations of analyzes’ outputs (map with
socio-economical issues and map with
infrastructure issues)
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MS 5 (07-12.2006)
1. completing analyses
2. completing maps
3. preparing general assumptions for conception of
development and aims of development (for the
next - plan - stage)
4. finishing the project – booklets containing
completed studies of socio-economical
preconditions and transport system for BTMA are
available
Identified and established networks:
o co-operation between regional and local
authorities (authorities of voivodship, counties
and communes)
o co-operation between specialized units for
regional planning (for Kujawsko-Pomorskie) and
for urban planning (for Bydgoszcz and Toruń)
o co-operation between working team and external
experts (commissioned analyzes)
Key questions analyzed in the project:
o public and commercial services
o transport system for internal and interregional
connections
o settlement system
o demographic issues
o entrepreneurship, tourism and agriculture as
factors of economical development
o strength and potential of metropolitan area
Ways of region’s co operation in interregional zones:
o co-operation in interregional zones should
concern transport connections
Implementation network (national) Authority of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship
Authorities of communes and counties of BTMA (incl.
authorities of Bydgoszcz and Toruń)
Specialized units for urban planning for Bydgoszcz and
Toruń
The Board of BTMA
External experts
Expected support:
- data, maps and documents support
- opinions and comments for authors team
- commissioned specialized analyses for the project

Co-operation with Defris partners
(write shortly your closer co-operation
activities)
Utilization and dissemination of
experiences and results
Additional information and material
Regions/Activities involved in co-operation:
Central Finland
- Commercial service network of Central Finland
- Road 9 development zone
Ostergotland
- Service and communications
- Conditions in the development corridor
- Threats and opportunities with integration
- New solutions for public transport
- Alternative rail transport solutions
Pohjois-Savo
- Promotion business parks
- Commercial service network of Pohjois-Savo
Kaunas
- Development of communications and transport
systems
- Opportunities of communication and transport
systems in the periphery
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Ways of co-operation:
- exchange of studies
- presentations of projects
- discussing during common and group (thematic)
sessions
- completing thematic questionnaires
- regular exchange of information (WP3 Newsletter)
Utilization:
The study will be used as a part of diagnosis stage of
“Plan of development and spatial development of
BTMA”. So, it will be the tool helping voivodship,
counties and communes authorities to manage and
create development, especially improving socioeconomical
and transport conditions of BTMA
The others benefits are:
- collecting wide-range data concerning BTMA
- the study will give the regional and over-regional
directions for more detailed (local) land-using and
management plans
- creating network of co-operation in BTMA
Results could be utilized in land use planning for
communes.
Dissemination:
The results will be published and sent to all authorities
in BTMA area.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS / WP3
Project information formula
Shaping the function of Włocławek as a regional centre
Name of Defris partner Regional Authority of Kujawsko – Pomorskie
Voivodship
Name of the project Shaping the functions of Włocławek
as a regional centre
Contact person(s), contact information Zbigniew Brenda
Ewa Birek
Implementation time period 07.2005 – 12.2006
Main objective, end result 1. Main objective:
1. Identifying regional services located in
Włocławek
2. Assessment of service potential of the town
against the whole region
2. Expected results:
The studies should make it possible to evaluate the
level of connections between the town and its
surroundings. It will be possible to determine whether,
and to what extent, the services offered by the town
meet the requirements of the residents of the
functional area. Moreover, the studies should provide
information concerning the problem of how
competitive Włocławek is towards neighbouring
centers such as Płock, Toruń, Konin.
Activities (per MS if possible) MS 3 (07-12.2005)
- collecting data
- preliminary delimitation of functional area
- establishing co-operation with local authorities
- starting analyses
- preparing and sending questionnaires
MS 4 (01-06.2006)
- carrying out analyses
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WP3 results and indicators
• What are identified and
established networks in the
project
• What are the key questions
analyzed in the project for
interregional and regional
development
• In what way the project shows
how a region can develop in
co-operation with other regions
in interregional development
zones.
MS 4 (01-06.2006)
- carrying out analyses
- collecting and analysing questionnaires –
results
- consultations with local authorities (direct
meetings, conferences)
- verifying the boarders of the functional area
- identification of overlocal functions that the
town has for its functional area
MS 5 (07-12.2006)
- completion of analysis
- defining the directions of development of
overlocal services in Włocławek
- preparing final report
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Identified and established networks:
- co-operation between local authorities (county
and communes) included in the functional
area
- co-operation between Authorities of the town
of Włocławek, Kujavian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry and other economic
organisations, General Directorate of National
Road and Motorways
- co-operation between working team
Key question analyzed in the Project:
- public and commercial services, especially
overlocal services - mainly: trade, secondary
level education, higher level of education,
cultural services, sport and tourism,
healthcare services
- potential of city of Włocławek
- raising of attractiveness and competitiveness
of city
Implementation network (national) Authorities of communes and county, u Authorities of
the town of Włocławek, Kujavian Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, other economic
organisations
Co-operation with Defris partners
(write shortly your closer co-operation
activities)
Utilization and dissemination of
experiences and results
Receiving support:
- statistical data
- opinions and comments for author team
Regions/Activities involved in co-operation:
Central Finland
- Commercial service network of Central Finland
Pohjois-Savo
- Commercial service network of Pohjois-Savo
Östergötland
- Service and communications
Ways of co-operation:
- exchange of studies
- presentations of projects
- discussing during common and group
(thematic) sessions
- regular exchange of information (WP3
Newsletter)
Utilization:
The project may prove helpful in the local economic
and spatial policy creation

Additional information and material
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The other benefits are:
- collecting wide-range data concerning
Włocławek and its functional area
- taking notice of necessity of close co-operation
between the municipal self-government of
Włocławek and the local self-governments of
towns and communes included in the
functional area
Dissemination:
The results will be published in the form of a report
and distributed among relevant local governments and
institutions

STRATEGIC PROJECTS / WP3
Project information formula
The conception of the economic development
of the Noteć River Valley
Name of Defris partner Regional Authority of Kujawsko – Pomorskie
Voivodship
Name of the project The conception of the economic development of the
Noteć River Valley
Contact person(s), contact information Julian Ziemkowski
Ewa Kurowska
Dawid Mądrzyński
Implementation time period 07.2005 – 12.2006
Main objective, end result Main objectives:
1. The assessment of the Noteć River Valley’s
potential for development. There are complicated
preconditions and functional conflicts in this area
(the environment protection, the agriculture, the
industry).
2. Setting the aims and trends of development for
economic activation of the Noteć River Valley
(especially the tourist aspect) sticking to rules of
sustainable development.
Expected results:
1. The product of the project will be the text which
comprises of information and analyses’ results,
aims and development trends for the economic
activation and creation of tourist product as well
as large scale maps (maps at a scale of 1:50 000)
comprise the information base, determinants of
development and the spatial presentation of
development trends.
2. The project will cause better management of the
Noteć River Valley by recognizing of determinants in
over-regional scale which improve the quality of the
space management; the project will have the great
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significance in the Noteć River Valley promotion –
the study will be also for promotion and statutory
needs of social organizations which take up
problems of the Noteć River Valley, the protection of
environment, the tourism promotion, etc.
Activities (per MS if possible) MS 3 (07-12.2005)
1. collecting and preparing data
2. collecting maps
3. starting analyses of environmental, socio-economic
(especially business development) and
infrastructure conditions of development
4. starting analyses of tourism values and tourism
establishments, arrivals to the area, etc.
WP3 results and indicators
• What are identified and
established networks in the
project
• What are the key questions
analyzed in the project for
interregional and regional
development
• In what way the project shows
how a region can develop in
co-operation with other regions
in interregional development
zones.
MS 4 (01-06.2006)
1. finishing analyses of environmental, socioeconomic
(especially business development) and
infrastructure conditions of development
2. finishing analyses of tourism values and tourism
establishments, arrivals to the area, etc.
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MS 5 (07-12.2006)
1. The first draft of conception of Noteć River Valley
economic activation is available
Identified and established networks:
- co-operation with regional and local authorities
(of voivodship, counties and communes)
- co-operation with The Association of Towns and
Communes in Noteć Basin
- co-operation with external experts
- co-operation with Wielkopolskie Voivodship
where similar elaboration considering Noteć
River Valley was made
- the project is connected with Bydgoszcz Water
Junction, which is one of the most valuable
heritages of Bydgoszcz and the main element of
the international water highway that connects
Eastern and Western Europe.
Key questions analyzed in the project:
- the assessment of Noteć River Valley’s potential
for development
- economic activation of the Noteć River Valley
(especially the tourist aspect):
· modernization of the existing infrastructure and
service areas
· creating and promoting new places for tourist to
visit and stay
- demographic, agricultural, cultural and natural
issues
- entrepreneurship, unemployment and migration
rate
Way’s of region’s co-operation in interregional zones:
- co-operation with Wielkopolskie Voivodship
- co-operation with tourist companies
Implementation network (national) Authorities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship
Authorities of gminas (communes) and powiats
(counties) of Noteć River Valley and depending
units of local management

Co-operation with Defris partners
(write shortly your closer co-operation
activities)
Utilization and dissemination of
experiences and results
The Association of Towns and Communes in Noteć
Basin
- data, maps and documents support
- opinions and comments for authors team
Water Economy Regional Management
- data, maps and documents support
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External experts
Regions/Activities involved in co-operation:
- Őstsam
Service and communications
- Pohjois-Savo
Promotion of tourist centres
- Kaunas County
Opportunities of service development in the periphery
Ways of co-operation:
- exchange of studies, information
- presentations and discussions during common
and group sessions
- questionnaire concerning tourism created and
sent to Defris partners
- exchanged information with Central Finland and
Kaunas region during work in group-sessions
concerning tourism at Extra WGM in Jyvaskyla
Utilization:
The main benefit is helping voivodship, powiats
(counties) and gminas (communes) authorities to
manage and create development, especially
improving socio-economic conditions of Noteć River
Valley area.
The others are:
- establishing Noteć River Valley more attractive for
tourism
- collecting wide-range data concerning Noteć River
Valley
- the study will give directions for local strategies,
land-using and management plans
- creating network of co-operation in Noteć River
Valley area
Dissemination:
The results will be published and send to all
authorities in Noteć River Valley area and to The
Association of Towns and Communes in Noteć Basin
Seminars for local authorities were and will be
organized.
Additional information and material The project has over-regional character, because the
scope of research refers to very similar study made
for part of the Noteć River Valley located in
neighbouring Wielkopolskie Voivodship.
The area of the project is also connected with
Bydgoszcz Water Junction which is very important
element in the strategy of Bydgoszcz development.
The project will be very important „tool” for the
regional and local authorities and their strategies of
development, and local plans.
Results will be utilized in the regional land use plan.