Possibilities of development of general urban functions of Gdańsk in the port area

In result of the present political and economical transformation in Poland, the previously completely broken in the period of centralised economy links between ports and their cities and regions are being gradually rebuilt. This starts a process of intense transformation in the port and near-port space. The paper discusses these problems on the example of the Port and Industrial Complex of Gdańsk. On the background of the present structure and intensity of use of the port areas and of the predicted development of various port functions, the requirements for new areas, i.e. the space consumption of development processes proceeding in the port in Gdańsk, are determined. It is also indicated which areas, and on what principles, may be designated in the nearest future for the development of port-related urban (municipal) functions, thereby facilitating spatial integration of the port and city, and also enhancing the port character of Gdańsk.