Osiedle Słoneczne, Szczecin

Osiedle Słoneczne
Municipal neighbourhood
The apparent buildings in Osiedle Słoneczne in 2021.
Location within Szczecin
Coordinates: 53°22′53.76″N 14°39′11.52″E / 53.3816000°N 14.6532000°E / 53.3816000; 14.6532000
Country Poland
Voivodeship West Pomeranian
City and countySzczecin
DistrictRight Bank
Establishment1974
Seat49 Rydla Street
Area
 • Total
1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
13,139
 • Density9,400/km2 (24,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 91
Car platesZS

Osiedle Słoneczne (Polish: [ɔˈɕɛ.dlɛ swɔˈnɛt͡ʂ.nɛ]; lit.'Sunny Neighbourhood') is a municipal neighborhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the district of Right Bank. It is a housing estate consisting of apartment buildings. It has an area of 1.4 km2, and in 2022, it had a population of 13,139 people. The neighbourhood was founded in 1974.

History

Prior to the Second World War, the neighbourhood of Krzekoszów (German: Wilhelmsmühle bei Altdamm), which no longer exists, was present in the area. It was located between Struga Street and railway tracks, with buildings alongside Botaniczna, Dąbska, Niedźwiedzia, and Zoologiczna Streets.[1]

In 1974, housing cooperative estate of 5- and 13-storey-tall apparent buildings, named Osiedle Słoneczne (lit.'Sunny Neighbourhood'), was developed in the area of Jasna, Rydla, Kostki Napierskiego, and Łubinowej Streets. It was designed by a team of architects led by Romuald Cerebież-Tarabicki.[1][2] In 1978, at 10 Struga Street, was opened the Dąbie bus garage, currently operated by Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe "Dąbie".[3]

Between 1982 and 1985, the Szczecin Słoneczne railway station operated at the corner of Handlowa and Przelotowa Streets.[4]

In 1988, the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, a Catholic parish church, was opened at 61 Rydla Street.[5]

In 1990, following the administrative reform in the city, Osiedle Słoneczne became one of its administrative units governed by locally elected council.[6]

In 2001, the Independence Memorial, designed by designed Jerzy T. Lipczyński, Przemysław Biryło, Tomasz Flejterski, and Wojciech Kokowski, was unveiled at 105 Jasna Street, near the Runy Pond. It has a form of stainless steel sculpture, representing the past, the presence, and the future of Poland.[7]

Characteristics

Osiedle Słoneczne is a housing estate consists of 5- and 13-storey-tall apparent buildings.[1][2] It features the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, a Catholic parish church, located at 61 Rydla Street.[5] It also includes Ruby Pond, and the Independence Memorial, a stainless steel sculpture representing the past, the presence, and the future of Poland, located at Jasna Street.[7][8] Additionally, the Dąbie bus garage operated by Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe "Dąbie" is located at 10 Struga Street.[3]

Government

Osiedle Słoneczne is one of the municipal neighbourhoods of Szczecin, governed by a locally elected council with 15 members. Its headquarters are located at 49 Rydla Street.[6][9]

The neighbourhood is located between Wiosenna, Łubinowa, and Przelotowa Streets, and the railway tracks of lines no. 401 and 417. It borders Bukowe-Klęskowo, Dąbie, Osiedle Majowe, and Zdroje.[6] It has a total area of 1.4 km2.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c Tadeusz Białecki, Lucyna Turek-Kwiatkowska: Szczecin stary i nowy. (Encyklopedyczny zarys dziejów historycznych dzielnic i osiedli oraz obiektów fizjograficznych miasta). Szczecin: University of Szczecin, 1991. (in Polish)
  2. ^ a b Encyklopedia Szczecina. Suplement 1. Szczecin: Dokument Oficyna Archiwum Państwowego w Szczecinie, 2003, p. 230. (in Polish)
  3. ^ a b "O firmie". spad.szczecin.pl (in Polish).
  4. ^ "Szczecin Słoneczne". atlaskolejowy.net (in Polish).
  5. ^ a b Roman Kostynowicz: Pomniki architektury sakralnej diecezji szczecińsko-kamieńskiej i kościoły miast biskupich w malarstwie i grafice Wiesława Śniadeckiego. Szczecin: Wydawnictwo Polskie Pismo i Książka, 1991. (in Polish)
  6. ^ a b c "Uchwała Nr VIII/53/90 z dnia 28 listopada 1990 r. w sprawie utworzenia w mieście Szczecinie dzielnic i osiedli" (PDF). bip.um.szczecin.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  7. ^ a b Tadeusz Białecki (editor): Encyklopedia Szczecina. Suplement 2. Szczecin: Dokument Oficyna Archiwum Państwowego w Szczecinie, 2007, p. 232–233. ISBN 83-89341-53-2. (in Polish)
  8. ^ Tadeusz Białecki (editor): Encyklopedia Szczecina. Tom II: P–Ż. Szczecin: University of Warsaw, Instytut Historii. Zakład Historii Pomorza Zachodniego, 2000, p. 270. ISBN 83-7241-089-5. (in Polish).
  9. ^ "Rada Osiedla Słoneczne". lekno.osiedla.szczecin.pl (in Polish).
  10. ^ "Geoportal Szczecin". geoportal.szczecin.pl (in Polish).