Availability and organization of social services in the areas of intense urbanization (example of Poznan agglomeration)

Abstract

Socio-economic development of metropolitan areas is closely linked with the collective needs of local society. These needs change over time and depend on spatial scale of population movements, changes in the demographic structure and lifestyle. Future demand for specific social services should be preceded by making analyses of dynamic population changes, population distribution, economic changes and the availability of services in the space, and different ways to meet individual needs. The main aim of the article is to present an experience of Poznań Agglomeration in creating a coherent system of social services based on demographic analysis. There will be presented various examples of social services in Poznań Agglomeration, as well as studies and scientific research conducted in Metropolitan Research Center.