Katowice is among eight metropolitan areas listed as topping commodities growth among 200 global cities surveyed by the Brookings Institution in its newest report. The Brookings Institution, recognized as the world’s number one think tank, revealed the newest edition of its report on the 200 largest metropolitan economies in the world ...

The below list mentions by name the most important and interesting facts and events of the business and investment market which took place during the last twelve months in Katowice. The year 2010 was dominated by administrative procedures mostly concerned with choosing prime contractors for works in the cultural ...

CB Richard Ellis* (CBRE) released a report on a retail market in Poland. The report characterizes the eight biggest country’s retail markets including the Silesia agglomeration. The company describes the agglomeration as the second largest urban area of Poland with dynamic development of the sector and predicts ...

A list of the most important facts and interesting events which have taken place in Katowice during the last year 2010. January - The Medical University of Silesia in Katowice was granted PLN 33,5 million within the framework of the European Union’s Operational Programme Infrastructure and Environment (OPI&E) and the state budget. ...

Poland has been and is expected to be one of Europe’s best performing economies. Katowice and its investment market is predicted to develop more rapidly in the future than other regional cities. All ingredients of Katowice assets, like a high population density, well educated workforce, good infrastructure and planned public ...

Jones Land LaSalle published a report on high retail streets among the biggest Polish cities. The research examines central parts of the cities which are defined as natural retail destinations. Most of retailers units of high streets in Poland occupy a short stretch of streets or focus on two ...

July is the time to summary the first half of the year. katowicethecity.com interviewed Aleksandra Malanowicz, Head of King Sturge* office in Katowice, to find out her opinion about the office market in Katowice. She also spoke about the future and image of the City. Can you describe ...

Katowice, with its 300 000 inhabitants, being the capital and main city of the Upper Silesia Agglomeration with 2 million citizens, is also known for a very well developed transport infrastructure, good location at the crossroads of trans-European transport corridors (III and IV), growing availability of A-class office buildings and ...

During the last decade, foreign investment in Upper Silesia exceeded EUR 4 billion, with about 80% of profits reinvested. Katowice, as the centrally located capital of the region, which offers many opportunities to investors, including well-qualified work force, modern infrastructure and a convenient location at the crossroads of trans-European routes, ...

The first quarter of 2010 has brought a clear sign of the office market recovery as some important lease agreements were signed in Katowice. About 1 900 sq. m were taken by PZU in Atrium, 2 200 sq. m goes to PwC for its local office and the ...