Transformation of old-town’s districts after 1989/1990 in Poland and Germany

Process of transformation in old town areas is very complex issue. Effective realization of this task requires perfect synergy between single residents and local community supported by administration, public institutions, academies and private entrepreneurs. Favorable social and political circumstances and good economic situation are also key to success. Transformations in old town areas were heavily connected with political changes after 1989 in Poland and after German unification in 1990. Biggest changes took place in cities, whose historical centers have not been fully reconstructed after World War II (Elblag, Kolobrzeg, Szczecin), or were rebuild with modernist conceptions, which have not satisfied architecture specialists (art historians, conservators and architects with conservative attitude), as well as average city residents (Dresden, Hildesheim, Frankfurt am Main).