%0 Journal Article
%T Transformations of stations in urban public space. The example of Kielce
%A Kiniorska, Iwona
%A Brambert, Patryk
%J Transport Geography Papers of Polish Geographical Society
%V 2022
%R 10.4467/2543859XPKG.22.014.16608
%N 25 (3)
%P 24-40
%K railway station, bus station, modernisation, public space, city landscape
%@ 1426-5915
%D 2022
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/pkgkptg/article/przemiany-dworcow-w-miejskiej-przestrzeni-publicznej-przyklad-kielc
%X 
	In recent years, there has been a revival associated with an increase in the number of modernised and renovated station facilities. Their great value as multifunctional facilities is also being rediscovered. Therefore the aim of the research was to determine the transformations of stations in public space based on the examples of such facilities located in Kielce. Main attention was placed on architectural, spatial and functional transformations. The study covered the bus station modernised in 2020, as well as the railway station which is currently under modernisation. As shown in these examples, the main role of the stations – despite the use of modern refurbishment concepts – has been retained. The bus station is integrated into the city landscape by preserving the original and unique spatial composition and silhouette of the building. The resulting spatial arrangement strengthens the importance and potential of public functions, as well as utility values for travelers and city residents. The modernisation of the Kielce railway station is heading in a similar direction.