%0 Journal Article
%T Renovation of Housing Estates
%A Mochocka, Sylwia
%J Housing Environment
%V 2019
%R 10.4467/25438700SM.19.035.11666
%N 29/2019
%P 4-13
%K renovation, large-panel housing estates, sustainable development
%@ 1731-2442
%D 2020
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/article/renovation-of-housing-estates
%X 
	Large-panel complexes in Poland are very popular among buyers. Their value is particularly affected by communication solutions, access to services, location in relation to the city centre, and in particular the presence of large, well-preserved, though often non-cultivated, green areas. These factors turn out to be important for the buyers, even though the condition of the buildings deviates from modern standards.
	On the basis of selected examples of large-panel buildings and complexes, the author discussed measures undertaken to renovate them. She then drew conclusions confirming that the renovation conversions supporting sustainable development are a good direction of action and can work in Polish conditions, where there are opinions against the demolition of large-panel buildings.
	To formulate the best possible ways to renovate the Polish housing estates, it is necessary to monitor their condition, in detail and on an ongoing basis, as well as the effects of actions taken so far to upgrade them. Additionally, an important aspect is the analysis of conversions that have been implemented abroad in this area. Such analyses may be helpful in making decisions on the possibilities and advisability of introducing changes, observed in neighbouring countries, to Polish housing estates.