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KATOWICE KATOWICE HAS The Polish candidate city to organise the World Urban Forum in 2022 is the capital Today, Katowice is a dynamically of the Upper region, the most A STORY TO TELL! developing metropolitan centre, industrialised part of and at the with a high-tech industry, and same time – the core city of the biggest strong academic and cultural in the country (over functions. It has been able to achieve 2.2 million inhabitants of the Let us tell you about a city ment and technological disadvan- this success thanks to the coordi- Metropolitan Region). which over the past 3 decades tages of heavy industry. Hundreds of nation of actions at the national and has experienced tremendous thousands of people faced the per- local levels, a number of local and changes driven both by a spective of unemployment. The city regional institutions, but first and political transformation that so badly felt the consequences foremost thanks to the commitment and a transition to a market of unbalanced development knew and determination of residents who, economy, but also challenges that in order to survive, it needed a in the face of difficulties, could see caused by globalisation radical change; it needed sustainable the potential of their region and were processes and a shift in the development, which could improve urged to fight for its future. development paradigm. the environment, but at the same time provide safe and well-paid jobs The transformation processes in The development of Katowice and for local residents. Katowice did not focus on gaining other industrial cities and in Up- immediate benefits for a narrow per Silesia in the middle of 19th century In 2018 Katowice hosted UN group of stakeholders, but aimed was driven by the discovery of large coal Climate Change Conference for long-term results, which all area resources. Thanks to this true “black COP24, during which a declaration residents can equally benefit from. gold,” the largest industrial district in on solidary and fair transformation It was mainly focused on local resi- Central Europe was created here in Up- has been adopted. This fact cre- dents. The pertinent transformation per Silesia. The landscape soon became ates an obligation for us to take processes did not lead to excessive dominated by factory chimneys, slag and to initiate next joined actions social polarisation and socio-spatial heaps, and winding towers. for sustainable urbanization and segregation. They also did not lead to development. mass poverty and homelessness. The heavy industry development para- digm prevalent in post-war Poland and in other countries of the Soviet bloc as well as the inefficiency of the centrally-controlled economy deter- mined the unbalanced and extensive development model of Katowice and the whole Upper Silesian conurbation.

The political and economic changes that occurred in Poland and other Central and Eastern European coun- tries after 1989 revealed the need for improvement of the natural environ- 4 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 5

THE EXPERIENCE centres of creative industries changes that have taken place in WE WANT TO DELIVER world. We have a clear message to listen to other stories, and learn OF SUSTAINABLE based on modern technologies recent years is symbolized by the CHANGE – TOGETHER! to share with other cities facing from other cities. We cannot wait REINDUSTRIALISATION and innovative sectors. Not without Katowice Culture Zone established similar challenges as Katowice to meet all of you in our city! AND URBANISATION a cause the motto proposed by us on the site of the former Katowice The experience of successful once did. Often, what is perceived for WUF 2022 reads “In the heart of Coal Mine. Creation of Katowice change towards sustainable as a threat may be an opportunity, Let’s discuss how to transform Transformation processes in the change”. It is right here were Polish Special Economic Zone is also the urbanisation; the experience of but to seize it you must not just our cities into places with a city led to the radical change of cardiac surgery started to develop symbol of the changes – proving just transition which puts people wait for change – you must better life. industry structure. Traditional and professor has that Śląskie Voivodeship is today the in the very centre of the transition trigger it! WUF11 in Katowice 2022 industry has been replaced mostly conducted first heart transplan- most attractive investment region process in order to not to leave Towards a sustainable and just by high-tech companies and tation in Poland. The enormity of in Poland. anyone behind – this is the story we Katowice has not only something transition of cities. want to tell and show to the urban to share and say, but it is also eager In the Heart of Change

TOWARDS THE FUTURE

intelligence innovativeness integration internationali- sation Katowice Katowice Katowice – a city which – a strong – a socially, Katowice uses the centre of economically – a city for all knowledge implementing and territorially and potential of its technological, coherent city recognisable residents cultural and around The number of jobs in the heavy industry is on the decrease (construction, mining, metal manufacturing), there are social the world more and more jobs in the service sector (new technologies, automotive, IT, food production, tourism). innovations

KATOWICE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (KATOWICKA SPECJALNA STREFA EKONOMICZNA)

The Śląskie Voivodeship and 6 poviats of the Opolskie Voivodeship

Katowice and the Metropolitan Region – with the support of the governmental institutions – actively act for sustainable urbanisation, which corresponds to the Sustainable Development Goals 350 € 7.5 bn 75k and the assumptions of the New Urban Agenda of the UN. The organisation of the World Urban COMPANIES INVESTMENTS JOBS iiiiForum in Katowice is in line with the assumptions of the Katowice City Development Strategy 2030 which sets out a vision, long-term goals and development directions of the city. source: ksse.com.pl 6 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 7

KATOWICE – OUR MATTER OF PRIDE

ACTION REVITALISATION The years 1990. initiated a Examples of achievements of the period of system, economic city in the recycling of the urban and social transformations space and in the revitalisation and in Central and Eastern CHANGES – ONLY TO OUR adaptation of the post-industrial Europe which also affected ADVANTAGE heritage to new social and the Region of Upper Silesia. By presenting the transformation economic functions of the region after 1989, our aim is to inspire other cities to work During the 30-year transformation, for sustainable urbanisation Katowice was subject to a huge and and to demonstrate that a easily noticeable transition. The dynamic and fair transformation former grey and sad capital city of is feasible – without excessive the Polish mining sector became social polarisation and spatial 1. - 2. Establishing the Culture Zone on a friendly and creative centre of segregation. We wish to learn the premises of the former coal mine in innovativeness which attracts new from other cities and urban Katowice - the Culture Zone – a symbol 5. Establishing centres of advanced technologies. The heavy industry shareholders how to implement of the transformation of the city. industries and business on the degraded was replaced by the IT, industrial the Sustainable Development post-industrial areas (inter alia the automation or food processing Goals and the objectives of the 3. Revitalising numerous post-industrial Industrial and Technology Park – the sectors. Over the last several years, New Urban Agenda of the UN facilities to be transformed into cultural Silesian Porcelain Park in the renovated the city also became an important in our city and the Metropolitan facilities (inter alia the Museum of Zinc facilities of the former porcelain factory, centre of modern business services Region in an effective and efficient Processing and the Wilson Mine Shaft the Industrial Park “Euro Centre” on the – global leading corporations way, while the organisation of the Gallery in Katowice). premises of the former paint factory and located their business services World Urban Forum in this part the GPP Business Park in Katowice on centres in the city – and of important of Europe for the first time ever 4. The socially managed revitalisation of the premises of the metallurgical heaps). cultural initiatives, with all residents will be a platform for debate and the Workers’ District “Nikiszowiec” in experiencing the effects of the for exchanging knowledge and Katowice; The revitalised Workers’ District transformation. valuable experiences in this area. “Nikiszowiec” was recognised to be a monument of history in 2011. 8 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 9

CARING ABOUT II. DECREASED PRESSURE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Formulating the urban adaptation THE ENVIRONMENT plans to climate change (2017–2019) for Katowice and 12 other cities in the 1 Metropolitan Region in cooperation with I. SMART SOLUTIONS IN PUBLIC AND INDIVIDUAL the Ministry of the Environment. TRANSPORT IN THE METROPOLITAN REGION A SYSTEM OF CITY BIKES 1. A zero-emission system of tram and transport. Formulating zero-emission economic 2. Constructing over 100 recharging stations for electric vehicles in Katowice plans for cities and municipalities in the (by 2020). NEARLY 2 Metropolitan Region (2014). 3. Modernising the bus stock in the Metropolitan Region (2004–2020). 4. Actions for no-vehicle transport in the Metropolitan Region: 1000 • 137.5 km new bicycle paths BIKES • A system of city bikes (over 100 automated rental stations and nearly 1,000 Establishing the Ecology bicycles; by 2022, 10 000 electric bicycles will be put into use under the Education Centre in Katowice regional bicycle system) OVER 3 (2018) and the Urban Energy • The Bicycle Policy of Katowice, zones of reduced traffic and pedestrian and Centre in Katowice (2018). bicycle zones 100 AUTOMATED RENTAL STATIONS

Large-scale thermomodernization 10 ths. projects (in public-utility buildings and in the housing stock). Energy-efficient and smart ELECTRIC 4 BICYCLES (automated and with tracking systems) street lighting (over 5 20 000 points by 2020). III. A GREEN CITY 137 km In Katowice, green areas account for over a half of its surface in total.

OVER THE BICYCLE POLICY OF KATOWICE NEW BICYCLE PATHS 50% OF CITY AREA 10 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 11

IV. A COMMON GOOD The involvement of residents was instrumental in the most important changes. The participatory budget is one of the most important tools. Katowice is one of the leading cities in Poland in terms of the value of the participatory budget.

2. Revitalising urban main squares in the Metropolitan Region to create safe and accessible urban spaces for residents.

KATOWICE AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD CITIES FORM THE METROPOLITAN

REGION OF UPPER SILESIA AND ZAGŁĘBIE Tarnowskie Ożarowice Góry Świerklaniec Mierzęcice (41 MUNICIPALITIES). Zbrosławice

4 The largest Polish Union 5 Psary Rudzieniec 6 of Integrated Territorial Dąbrowa Górnicza Będzim Investments operates there, 3 Czeladź 1 2 while the urban and rural Sławków Sośnicowice cooperation in the Region Ruda Śląska 1. Plac na Glanc covers, inter alia, transport, Gierałtowice KATOWICE (“Splotless Square”) – the urban low-emission economy, energy Pilchowice courtyard revitalisation programme effectiveness, revitalisation and Mikołów Mysłowice

Imielin in Katowice (since 2013). Ecological social housing. 1. Świętochłowice Łaziska 2. Chorzów Górne Lędziny and recycling methods are used in Wyry 3. Siemianowice Śląskie Chełm Śląski the revitalisation. 4. Radzionków 5. Piekary Śląskie Bieruń 6. Kobiór 12 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 13

WORLD URBAN Results of the World Urban Forum FORUM in Katowice (for UN-Habitat, 2022 Poland and Katowice)

Presenting and evalu- ating (among interna- tional stakeholders and Preparing and presenting a urban policy actors) the progress global report on the determi- made in the implementation of nants, challenges and effects the UN-HABITAT Strategic Plan DATE: of the transformation of cities and for 2020–2025 in relation to the June 2022 human settlements during the Sustainable Development Goals World Urban Forum. The report will (in particular, Goal 11) and the New LOCATION: serve as a basis for discussion at the Urban Agenda. Katowice and the Metropolitan Region Forum, and for the formulation of appropriate recommendations. The Adopting a declaration on MAIN THEME: report, being a contribution to the the just and sustainable New Urban Agenda 2030. Towards a sustainable SPECIFIC TOPICS: implementation of the UN-HABITAT transformation of cities and just transition of cities 1. Reduced spatial inequality Strategic Plan for 2020–2025, will and human settlements. The and poverty in communities be prepared in collaboration with Declaration will be a set of recom- MOTTO: across the urban-rural the UN-HABITAT. mendations and solutions based on In the Heart of Change continuum best practices in cities around the 2. Enhance shared prosperity Formulating the recom- world, including Katowice and the The World Urban Forum in Katowice is to be an opportunity to evaluate the current progress in the for cities and regions mendations to increase the Metropolitan Region, in the field implementation and strengthening of efforts for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda of 3. Strengthened climate effectiveness and efficien- of the transformation of cities and the UN. We wish to view this document as a way towards a fair transformation of cities and human action and improved urban cy of assistance programmes for human settlements towards greater settlements. The proposed motto is directly related to our city’s experiences and corresponds to environment the implementation of the Sustain- sustainability, justice and accessi- the UN-HABITAT Strategic Plan for the years 2020–2025, which emphasizes the challenges and 4. Effective urban crises able Development Goals and the bility for everyone – in conjunction the necessity to transform the cities and human settlements. The motto “In the Heart of Change” prevention and response New Urban Agenda. with the assumptions and demands directly refers to the logotype of Katowice in the shape of a heart. 5. Social inclusion of the New Urban Agenda and the 6. Cross-cutting areas Formulating the recom- Sustainable Development Goals. 7. Drivers of change mendations for building 8. Organizational performance urban-rural partnerships enablers and strengthening their potential for action for sustainable urbanisation and sustainable local development. 14 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 15

OUR ADVANTAGE Since 2010 (annually) – Industriada – the largest one-day Since 2007 (annually) – cultural festival of the post-industrial The International Conference City – EXPERIENCE heritage in Central Europe – City Management // 9 June 2018 – the edition 1. Participating actively in the World Urban Forum in the years 2008–2018. “Industria is a Women” – 25 cities, Since 2006 (annually) – 2. A background for important events. 100 000 persons Silesian Jazz Festival THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC CONGRESS

Since 2010 (annually) – Since 1981 (annually) – Katowice has hosted Blues Festival multiple international, 28–29.06.2016 – The 7th European and national ABSL Conference // over 1000 Since 2009 (annually) – events. participants The European Economic Congress // the 10th edition (14–16 May 2018) RAWA BLUES FESTIVAL Since 2016 - 4th edition – 11 500 persons 4 Design Days in February 2018, 9 000 business guests and 25 000 visitors COP 24 COP Since 2013 (annually) – 15–16.05.2018 – European Intel Extreme Masters Start-up Days // 2 500 guests, // 169 000 visitors 250 start-ups, 75 speakers UPCOMING Since 2011 (annually) – 6–7.12.2017 – Impact’17 fintech The European Congress of Small IN KATOWICE // over 1000 participants, and Medium-sized Enterprises EVENTS 150 speakers, 100 partners // the 8th edition (October 2018) – over 7 500 persons 25–29.10.2017 – The 23th 2–15.12.2018 – COP 24 and edition of World Music Expo CMP 14 // 23 000 participants from WOMEX // 700 exhibitors, 197 countries 2 600 delegates, 7 scenes, 1. The 5th World Conference on Doping in Sports (2019) 303 artists, 60 concerts 2. The "Space Rocks" Festival of the European Space Agency (2019) 11–13.09.2018 – Impact 3. The Interpol European Regional Conference (2019)

mobility rEVolution’18 // 2000 17–19.10.2017 – The Business INDUSTRIADA 4. The International Fair of Mining, Power Industry and Metallurgy – participants, 150 speakers Expo Fair // over 10 exhibitors, The Eco-Combustion & Eco-technologies (2019 and 2021) over 6 000 guests 5. The International Congress of Educating Cities (2020) 12–15.06.2018 – XII Annual Meeting of the UNESCO Creative 18–21.05.2017 –The 5th Cities Network (Katowice – the City Congress of Urban Movements of Music) // 350 delegates from 160 “Democracy of Cities – cities in 64 countries around the world Co-responsibility for Cities” 16 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 17

4. The Silesian Museum. Put into use in 2015, the complex of museum buildings (with NOTE! 25 000 m2 of usable floor space and 6 000 m2 All facilities are adapted to of exhibition space). It consists of a new 7-storey the needs of persons with museum building (3 underground levels) and disabilities and offer renovated post-industrial facilities. The museum a number of facilitations for has 4 conference halls (from 100 to 400 seats) FACILITIES and 9 education halls (from 20 to 100 seats). users.

The condensed and modern conference and exhibition space in the city centre – 3. The National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra. The building with the usable in the vicinity of the railway floor area of 25 450 m2 has a large concert hall (1800 seats), a chamber hall (283 and bus stations and very seats) and a recording studio. well connected with the Metropolitan Region by public transport. The main venue for the World Urban Forum will be the facilities in the Culture Zone:

5. The ALTUS Tower – the highest skyscraper in Katowice, hosting inter alia the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Katowice City Centre and a conference centre with 7 conference halls.

1. The International Congress Centre – along with the Arena, it forms the largest and most modern congress centre in Poland. The total surface amounts to 38 900 m2 (34 900 m2 of the usable surface), 6. The Campus of the 35 conference halls (from several to over University of Silesia: 8 000 seats). 9 conference halls and 21 smaller halls.

2. The Sport and Entertainment Arena SPODEK – one of the most recognisable icons of the Polish architecture. The useful floor area amounts to 29 473 m2 and has the capacity of up to 11 016 visitors. 18 KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE KATOWICE: IN THE HEART OF CHANGE 19

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS Katowice and the Metropolitan Region: 86 hotels (5 150 hotel rooms and 9 404 beds) Kraków: 149 hotels (10 700 rooms, 21 792 beds) 57 DIRECTIONS SECURITY AND PUBLIC ORDER 22 COUNTRIES The Śląskie Voivodeship 38 organisational units of the Police (12 000 Police officers)

BERLIN KM 3 posts of the Military Police 320 KATOWICE 774 security companies AIRPORT 3,9 MLN 520 HEALTH CARE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES KM KM 30 The Śląskie Voivodeship 2 849 medical clinics (11 361 doctors) and 73 hospitals, 12 Hospital Emergency Departments 125 DIRECTIONS 126 medical rescue teams, 12 medical landing sites at hospitals 28 COUNTRIES KM 440 67 KM COUNTERACTING THREATS The Śląskie Voivodeship 31 organisational units of the (2 680 firefighters and 325 fire-fighting vehicles) CRACOW 10 specialised rescue groups of the State Fire Service 5,8 MLN 946 Voluntary Fire Brigades 120 KM 0,3 MLN

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KM MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE 500 13 railway lines CONFERENCE? YES, WE DO! 33 tram lines 416 bus lines Transport 6 trolleybus lines emission-free transport alternative energy buses Catering bike systems eco-friendly dishes The public transport system Organisation and cutlery in the Metropolitan Region hotels that respect rational local food bank use of sources local and regional Eco-friendly resource-efficient ecological suppliers materials principles of work collection and segregation of waste flash drive The urban bicycle system mobile application QR-codes THE FOLDER HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND AND THE CITY OF KATOWICE.