*2.12. SWOT Analysis*

The SWOT analysis (Table 3) performed in this work summarises the conducted investigations and classifies all information obtained to identify assets and advantages of the space analysed as well as weaknesses showing design barriers. The analysis also shows opportunities and aspects bringing benefits for the area analysed. On the other hand, it reveals threats and risks connected with unfavourable changes.

**Table 3.** SWOT analysis concerning the conditions of the existing project-related area (table by E. Latusek).



**Table 3.** *Cont.*

## **3. Conclusions Based on Investigations**

The strategic analysis showed that the most of the issues connected with the strengths of the existing project-related area, as well as opportunities of its development, may result in the transformation of this area into well-functioning space with regard to spatial, economic, social and cultural aspects. On the other hand, there are weaknesses which result from long-term negligence. However, nowadays efforts are made to eliminate them. The risks can be eliminated already in the initial phase of designing new spatial development.

Necessity arises of the development of Boulevard of the Allied Forces Pilots (Bulwar Lotników Alianckich) and creation of an attractive multi-functional space, which would serve as a local centre attracting local residents, tourists and visitors. A museum space connected with the history of the Allied Forces Pilots should constitute a memorial commemorating bygone events and at the same time be an important element of this area. Other functions, such as offices, hotels and recreation facilities should be gradually completed. The designed development should constitute the continuation of attractive public facilities facing the Vistula (Wisła) river.

### *Guidelines*

In the Study of Conditions and Directions of Spatial Development of the City of Cracow (Kraków), the analysed area is located within the boundaries of two structural urban planning units. The delineated roads are to correspond to the guidelines provided in the local development plans. The above-mentioned guidelines for the local development plans define also the category of the analysed area as the services areas (Figure 17). Their primary purpose is to become the building development intended for the following functions: offices, culture and other services along with some necessary ancillary buildings and accompanying greenery. The optional function includes arranged or unarranged green spaces, such as parks, squares, greenery spots, river parks as well as green belts around buildings and vegetation screens (the so-called "vegetation barriers").

The Resolution of the Council of the City of Cracow (Kraków) of 28 June 2006 on Passing the Local Plan of Spatial Development of the Zabłocie Area general regulations constitute that the existing building development should be preserved or rebuilt, new building development should be implemented and new investments made, the changes in the use and development of the land should be introduced. The existing valuable buildings and areas can be utilised in the previous way, until these areas are newly developed according to plan. The whole area covered by the plan is located on the terrain where there is a risk of landslide. No admissible noise levels in the environment were defined for this area in the development plan. The space of the site needs putting in order, that is, the integration of land plots and removal of some derelict buildings. The objects under conservation, namely, a restaurant (Zabłocie 13) and a culture and community centre 'Workshop' ('Warsztat') (Zabłocie 25) may be included in the development context as objects of historical significance.

**Figure 17.** Plots constituting the main part of the development of the concept of a multi-functional complex with objects and sites under the conservation (elaborated by E. Latusek).
