SUMMARY The process of transformation of urban and regional structures as well as the processes of economic restructuring in the post-communist countries requires using of informal instruments in spatial planning. In the regional dimension one of the most effective planning instruments is regional marketing and management. The task of the actor of territorial development as […]

SUMMARY The transformation period in Slovak settlement structures is characterized by a strong regional differentiation with an impact on the conditions and possibilities for development of rural settlements. The article examines the main aspects of spatial development in rural settlements with their urban structures, taking into account their nature as well as available economic, social […]

SUMMARY With respect to historical foundation of the city and its natural conditions, the eastern area around the city appeared to be the most natural and respecting the agglomeration tendencies as well. This direction of the city development was realized already in the period after the city development got over the rampart. The development continued […]