Community strengths

Town/Community:

sustainable development of the Community on the basis of:
- Development Strategy,
- Local Development Plan,
- Multiannual Investment Programme,
- Study on Conditions and Directions of Spatial Development;
favourable economic and social conditions;
community is in a good situation;
increasing share of community′s own revenues;
dynamic development of the community, as evidenced by increasing budget revenues;
membership in associations as well as local and transregional unions;
participates in numerous competitions that confirm high standards of its service;
takes actions to prevent corruption among local government officials;
low rate of registered unemployment;

Office:

all matters related to the investment may be dealt with in:
- Community Office;
high quality service;
quick and efficient decision making;
short deadlines for issuing decisions and permits;
service is provided in the following languages:
- English,
- French,
- German;
well qualified and competent staff;
creative staff;
over 50% of staff have a higher education diploma;
wide experience in obtaining external resources (including EU funds) - high effectiveness;
radio, TV and press coverage of local business initiatives;
cultural and business relations with foreign partners in the framework of partner towns;
close cooperation between local authorities and entrepreneurs;
environmentally friendly community investment;

Location:

conveniently located in the vicinity of: Poznań;
conveniently located in the vicinity of cargo airport in: Poznań-Ławica;
conveniently located in the vicinity of passenger airport in: Poznań-Ławica;
attractive geographical location for tourism-related activity;
conveniently located at the crossing of important communications routes;
picturesque location of the community;
conveniently located in the vicinity of railway hubs in: Poznań, Dopiewo, Palędzie;
located in the agglomeration area of: Poznań;

Environment:

unpolluted environment: green enclave, clean water and air;
clean environment;
environment protection is a matter of importance for the authorities;
there is no industry harmful to the environment;
environment improvement due to high quality pro-environmental measures;
selective waste collection throughout the community area;
tourism-related advantages that favour active leisure activities:
- lakes,
- forests,
- rocks,
- nature reserves;
mild climate;
areas of protected nature;
natural features of historic importance;
rich flora and fauna unique to the community area;

Culture/sport/leisure:

opportunities for active participation in cultural events - cinemas, theatres, concert halls, museums, etc.;
numerous culture centres of various profiles;
buildings of historical, cultural and religious interest (monuments):
- www.dopiewo.pl;
rich calendar of cultural and social events - numerous mass cultural, entertainment or sports events:
active Community Culture Centre;
opportunities for water sports - technical and tourist facilities:
- canoeing,
- water skiing;
excellent fishing grounds - important angling resources;
culture and sports facilities hosting events at the:
- national level;
specialised sports and recreation centres for sports professionals:
- performance and sports halls;
sports fields and pitches open for all;
active sports clubs;

Education and training:

dense network of primary and lower secondary schools:
- primary schools: 7,
- lower secondary schools: 2;
easy access to universities in neighbouring towns:
- Poznań;
well-qualified potential staff of various training levels and profiles;
a variety of professional qualifications among the inhabitants;
well-qualified teaching staff;
high standards of education;
high quality equipment in education facilities;
computer rooms open for all;
extensive network of kindergartens and creches;
numerous public libraries of varying types;
community authorities support for the professional development of teachers;

Society:

actively involved inhabitants;
well-educated society;
inhabitants are willing to work;
high working standards;
positive birth rate;
high income per capita;
large population centre;
high share of inhabitants with university or secondary school diploma;
well-functioning social care facilities;
particular care for public safety;
sustainable birth rate;
positive migration balance;
welcoming and friendly inhabitants;
inhabitants await new investment;
inhabitants are oriented towards new and innovative social and economic measures;
cultural diversity;
thriving rural women associations;

Technical Infrastructure:

modern technical and public utility infrastructure;
good technical infrastructure in the community:
- gas for technological and heating purposes available in 100% of community investment,
- water available in 100% of community investment,
- sewage system available in 80% of community investment,
- electricity available in 100% of community investment,
- telephone available in 100% of community investment,
- Internet connection available in 100% of community investment;
operating rubbish dump at close distance;
organised waste management (own rubbish dump and waste segregation);
modern sewage treatment plant;
sewage treatment plant with potential for extension and treatment of non-public sewage;
good road infrastructure:
- motorway in the community area - operating exits,
- national roads network,
- regional roads network,
- district roads network,
- bypass;
good Internet connections;

Business Infrastructure within the Community:

Investment:

valid space development plans covering community investment areas;
valid space development plans in the community cover the surface of: 8%;
level of community spending on own investment is increased every year;
high standards of spatial planning;
community assistance in providing access to public utility networks in investment areas;
portfolio of investment areas includes community-owned plots;
portfolio of investment areas includes private plots;
wide and diversified promotion of investment areas;
professional portfolio of investment areas;
attractive prices of land;
easy road access to investment areas;
investment areas in attractive locations;
favourable conditions for housing development;
favourable conditions for agricultural tourism activity;
positive attitude towards investment;
buildings available for adaptation by investors;

Agriculture:

community photo