Industrial heritage: Hutmen
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2010
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Hutmen is a large industrial site of 39,2 hectares located 1,5 km south-west of Wrocław city centre. Established in the early 20th century, the site has been constructed to create better working conditions, health care and amenities for workers. The steel foundry forms the traditional core of industrial activity, accompanied by additional small businesses (manufacturers, radio stations, car services and light industrial). Hutmen’s distinctive industrialism with its central location, distinctive architecture, excellent transport connections to the city centre, city bypass, and airport, public transport infrastructure has become a heritage interest. Preserving industrial and light industrial functions, the relocation of the steel foundry has become a priority for both the company and the city ranging from high rise to detached housing and services of Wrocław. The site is surrounded by vast garden landscapes (allotments) and Grabiszyn neighbourhood with 14.000 residents.
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Book of proceedings: Urban change : The prospect of transformation
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