Understanding the Polish-Swiss Urban Development Programme


The Polish-Swiss Urban Development Programme stands as a cornerstone of the broader Swiss-Polish Cooperation Programme. This initiative is specifically tailored for Poland’s mid-sized cities—particularly those currently facing socio-economic decline or in need of a strategic developmental boost.

The scheme’s primary objective is to bolster the potential of Polish urban areas through targeted investment in key sectors, including: The local economy, Public transport infrastructure, Vocational training and education, Environmental protection, Healthcare services, Social inclusion and community engagement.

Overseen by the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, the programme’s mission is to empower cities in their pursuit of sustainable growth, enhancing their overall appeal and ensuring a higher standard of living for all residents..

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1. Building the Competencies of Tarnów’s Residents

Modern vocational education requires appropriate infrastructure and teaching tools tailored to the current needs of the labor market.

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2.Business for generations – EKOTARnów

Mitigating the economic impact of adverse demographic trends by boosting workforce participation among the over-50s.

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3. Secure Tarnów

Enhancing Urban Safety through Advanced High-Resolution CCTV Integration

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4. Tarnów Local Cybersecurity Centre

Cutting-edge digital infrastructure, including high-capacity server rooms with hardware backup and sophisticated security protocols.

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5. A Brighter, More Efficient Tarnów

Enhancing Urban Energy Efficiency through Lighting Infrastructure Modernisation

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6. Emerging Trends in Urban Mobility

Boosting Eco-Awareness and Guaranteeing Transport Accessibility for All

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7. Lwowska Street: Boundless Mobility

Comprehensive expansion of Lwowska Street km 1+555,99 – km 2+803,77 along National Road 43 and Karpacka Street

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8. Water Management in the City of Tarnów

Strengthening flood resilience in Tarnów through enhanced water retention and the modernisation of stormwater drainage systems.

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9. Regeneration of Green Spaces in Tarnów

Enhancing urban green spaces: boosting biodiversity and creating educational hub.

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10. Promoting Foster Care: Training for Coordinators and Foster Carers

The initiative involves wide-scale promotion of foster care, alongside specialised training for coordinators and foster carers.

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11. The City Talent Academy

Comprehensive modernisation of the Youth Palace, focusing on universal accessibility and the revitalisation of its educational programmes.

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12. An Engaged City: Community, Youth, and the Third Sector

Grant Programme ‘NGO Hub’, ‘Community Power’ educational series, and the development of a Youth-Focused Policy.