Analiza przemian użytkowania ziemi w Krakowie w latach 1848−2010

The main goal of this article is to assess changes in land use in Cracow over the past 160 years (1848–2010). The study covers the current (2010) administrative boundaries of Cracow (327 km2) as well as selected spatial units described in “The Development of the Spatial Structure of the City of Cracow” by R. Mydel. In general research the author made use of various statistical (presented mainly by surveying institutions) and cartographic sources (of historical importance). Detailed research was conducted within 3 selected spatial units – Śródmieście, Podgórze and Bronowice Wielkie, located in various urban zones that have undergone different development phases.