Analysis of the land use structure of the waterfront areas of the river Odra in Wrocław based on local plans

Abstract

The river Odra (Oder) in Wrocław is essential for the city as it constitutes a significant part of the urban fabric. The possibilities of its use depend on the degree of its development planning, and its length allows for functional differentiation. The article aims to present the spatial policy of Wrocław concerning the waterfront areas of the Odra. The degree of coverage of these areas by local spatial development plans was analysed. The methods used include desk research, case study, analysis of the researched areas using up-to-date cartographic materials, literature analysis, and the legal status. Theonclusions may constitute an introduction to in-depth research on the spatial solutions of individual functions.

Analysis of the Utilization Policy of Wrocław Yacht Harbors, Marinas and River Ports

“…At the same time, despite the developed hydro-technical infrastructure, research conducted in 2022 shows that the water tourism infrastructure in Wroclaw has been only partially implemented (the survey scored 3 on a scale of 1-5). There is no city marina, and the existing marinas are private and belong to land-leasing investors (Adamiczka, 2022), which was confirmed by the analysis of real estate ownership. The Study noted that the main challenges related to the multifunctionality of the Oder include:…”

“…These goals and activities were defined in 2018, but in 2022, sport on the river was still dominated by private initiatives, occasionally supported by the city, and there were no city initiatives per se (Adamiczka, 2022). One of the problems related to the implementation of activities may be the limited impact of the city on coastal areas due to the ownership structure.…”

“…It crosses Wroclaw from the southeast and leaves the city in its northwestern part. Within Wroclaw, the length of the river along the city center (including its arm of the South Oder) is approximately 26-27 km, while its total length with side arms and water channels is around 80 km (Adamiczka, 2022). The Wroclaw Water Junction covers several sailing routes with a total length of approximately 45 km, and the Center Water Junction is unique on a European scale (OnWater.pl Foundation, 2016).…”

“…The Wroclaw Water Junction covers several sailing routes with a total length of approximately 45 km, and the Center Water Junction is unique on a European scale (OnWater.pl Foundation, 2016). The outbreak of World War II and the political changes that followed caused the river's transport importance to decline, and the hydro-technical infrastructure was neglected and destroyed; only after the flood in 1997 were modernisation and maintenance works intensified (Adamiczka, 2022), while its remaining and existing facilities constitute the basis for the development of berthing spaces for sailing boats. The aim of the study was to present the spatial policy of Wroclaw concerning marinas and harbours.…”