Urbanizacja terenów wiejskich w percepcji lokalnych mieszkańców na przykładzie Wolicy koło Kalisza

Abstract

The article concerns the process of the dynamic transformation of a rural area that came about as a result of suburbanisation. The transformation, concerning the last several years, was presented using the example of the village of Wolica, near Kalisz. The main data were obtained from a survey carried out among the local inhabitants. Additionally, the following information sources were used; cartographical maps and the planning and strategic documents of the commune of Godziesze Wielkie, being the territory on which Wolica is located. The results of the survey revealed that the suburbanisation of Wolica significantly changed the rural landscape. Although these changes are necessary, in response to the demands of local dwellers, they are not always beneficial for the maintenance of the landscape quality.