Katowice
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The polish city of Katowice is the capital of the Silesia’s region. The city has 307,233 inhabitants and occupies a surface area of 164 km2. It has a population density of 1,900 inhab./km2.
It is a major political, administrative, economic, scientific and cultural centre of Poland. In the past the city grew thanks to the development of mining and metallurgy. At this time Katowice has become a major investment hub (network of roads, urban infrastructures, administrative and financial centres).Contact details
Experiences - News
Local Initiative
Project based on the cooperation between the City Council and its citizens, the aim of which is the joint implementation of public tasks for the benefit of the local community. Residents submit their ideas and declare their participation in their implementation. [...]
Pimp my yard
Pimp my Yard is a project that seeks to educate and raise social awareness among citizens. The project is based on social participation, community initiatives and responsible design. [...]
District Sounds Good: Education and support to beginner music bands
Project addressed to beginner music bands from Katowice. Its purpose is to encourage musical groups rooted in the city, through specific training, creative support and access to the local cultural circuit. [...]
The House of Saint-Etienne of Katowice
Creeted in 1998, the Saint-Etienne House works towards facilitating the contact between two sister cities: Katowice and Saint-Etiennne, in order to strengthen social, economic and cultural cooperation between the two municipalities. [...]
Exploring the Art: guided tours of art exhibits and workshops for the hearing impaired
With the aim of arriving at the hearing impaired, the City Council set up guided tours of art exhibits and workshops related to this subject, contributing, thereby, to the social inclusion of these people. [...]