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Osiedle Słoneczne, Szczecin

Coordinates: 53°22′53.76″N 14°39′11.52″E / 53.3816000°N 14.6532000°E / 53.3816000; 14.6532000
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Osiedle Słoneczne
Municipal neighbourhood
The apparent buildings in Osiedle Słoneczne in 2021.
The apparent buildings in Osiedle Słoneczne in 2021.
Location within Szczecin
Location within Szczecin
Coordinates: 53°22′53.76″N 14°39′11.52″E / 53.3816000°N 14.6532000°E / 53.3816000; 14.6532000
Country Poland
Voivodeship West Pomeranian
City and countySzczecin
DistrictRight Bank
Establishment1974
Seat49 Rydla Street
Area
 • Total
1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
13,139
 • Density9,400/km2 (24,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 91
Car platesZS

Osiedle Słoneczne (lit. from Polish: Sunny Neighbourhood) is a municipal neighborhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the district of Right Bank. It is a housing estate consisting of apartment buildings. It has an area of 1.4 km2, and in 2022, it had a population of 13,139 people. The neighbourhood was founded in 1974.

History

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The Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary opened in 1988.

Prior to the Second World War, in the area was present the neighbourhood of Krzekoszów (German: Wilhelmsmühle bei Altdamm), which no longer exists. It was located between Struga Street and railway tracks, with buildings alongside Botaniczna, Dąbska, Niedźwiedzia, and Zoologiczna Streets.[1]

In 1974, in the area of Jasna, Rydla, Kostki Napierskiego, and Łubinowej Streets was developed a housing cooperative estate of 5- and 13-storey-tall apparent buildings, named Osiedle Słoneczne (lit. from Polish: Sunny Neighbourhood). It was designed by team of architects led by Romuald Cerebież-Tarabicki.[1][2] In 1978, at 10 Struga Street, was opened the Dąbie bus garage, currently operated by Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe "Dąbie". .[3]

Between 1982 and 1985, at the corner of Handlowa and Przelotowa Streets, operated the Szczecin Słoneczne railway station.[4]

In 1988, at 61 Rydla Street was opened the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, a Catholic parish church.[5]

In 1990, following the administrative reform in the city, Łękno became one of its neighbourhoods governed by locally-elected council.[6]

In 2001, at 105 Jasna Street, near the Runy Pond, was unvailed the Independence Memorial, a stainless steel sculpture, represented the past, presence, and future of Poland, and designed by Jerzy T. Lipczyński, Przemysław Biryło, Tomasz Flejterski, Wojciech Kokowski.[7]

Overview

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Osiedle Słoneczne is a housing estate consists of 5- and 13-storey-tall apparent buildings.[1][2] At Jasna Street, it features the Ruby Pond, and the Independence Memorial, a stainless steel sculpture, represented the past, presence, and future of Poland.[7][8] At 61 Rydla Street is also located the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, a Catholic parish church.[5]

Additionally, at 10 Struga Street, is placed the Dąbie bus garage operated by Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe "Dąbie".[3]

Government

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Osiedle Słoneczne is one of the municipal neighbourhoods of Szczecin, governed by a locally-elected council with 15 memebers. Its headquarters are located at 49 Rydla Street.[6][9]

The neighbourhood is located between Wiosenna, Łubinowa, and Przelotowa Streets, and the railway tracks of lines no. 401 and 417. It borders Bukowe-Klęskowo, Dąbie, Osiedle Majowe, and Zdroje.[6] It has a total area of 1.4 km2.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tadeusz Białecki, Lucyna Turek-Kwiatkowska: Szczecin stary i nowy. (Encyklopedyczny zarys dziejów historycznych dzielnic i osiedli oraz obiektów fizjograficznych miasta). Szczecin: University of Szczecin, 1991. (in Polish)
  2. ^ a b Encyklopedia Szczecina. Suplement 1. Szczecin: Dokument Oficyna Archiwum Państwowego w Szczecinie, 2003, p. 230. (in Polish)
  3. ^ a b "O firmie". spad.szczecin.pl (in Polish).
  4. ^ "Szczecin Słoneczne". atlaskolejowy.net (in Polish).
  5. ^ a b Roman Kostynowicz: Pomniki architektury sakralnej diecezji szczecińsko-kamieńskiej i kościoły miast biskupich w malarstwie i grafice Wiesława Śniadeckiego. Szczecin: Wydawnictwo Polskie Pismo i Książka, 1991. (in Polish)
  6. ^ a b c "Uchwała Nr VIII/53/90 z dnia 28 listopada 1990 r. w sprawie utworzenia w mieście Szczecinie dzielnic i osiedli" (PDF). bip.um.szczecin.pl (in Polish).
  7. ^ a b Tadeusz Białecki (editor): Encyklopedia Szczecina. Suplement 2. Szczecin: Dokument Oficyna Archiwum Państwowego w Szczecinie, 2007, p. 232–233. ISBN 83-89341-53-2. (in Polish)
  8. ^ Tadeusz Białecki (editor): Encyklopedia Szczecina. Tom II: P–Ż. Szczecin: University of Warsaw, Instytut Historii. Zakład Historii Pomorza Zachodniego, 2000, p. 270. ISBN 83-7241-089-5. (in Polish).
  9. ^ "Rada Osiedla Słoneczne". lekno.osiedla.szczecin.pl (in Polish).
  10. ^ "Geoportal Szczecin". geoportal.szczecin.pl (in Polish).