Subtitle:

Geographia Polonica Vol. 98 No. 4 (2025)

Publisher:

IGiPZ PAN

Place of publishing:

Warszawa

Description:

24 cm

Abstract:

Polycentric urban regions encompass centres that function both independently and as parts of an integrated whole, which presents a challenge to their functional integration. This study investigates how regional naming captures a specific dimension of this integration: residents’ regional identity and attachment. Based on a survey conducted among 3,084 residents of Poland’s eight largest urban regions, the analysis indicates that the name of a region can serve as a symbolic vehicle of meaning, shaping spatial perception and fostering residents’ sense of connection. As such, constructing narratives around the region’s name can become a tool for supporting integration processes within polycentric urban regions.

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Geographia Polonica

Volume:

98

Issue:

4

Start page:

383

End page:

410

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Article

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oai:rcin.org.pl:247619 ; 0016-7282 (print) ; 2300-7362 (online) ; 10.7163/GPol.0308

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eng

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