Katowice has evolved from a city strongly associated with heavy industry to a center for services, meetings, and new technologies. Mayor Marcin Krupa, however, argues that the current development model will not be sufficient in the coming years. With the phasing out of mines, steelworks, and coal-fired power generation, the region must find new sources of advantage. He believes these could include high-tech, gaming, and the space industry.
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Katowice has evolved from a city strongly associated with heavy industry to a center for services, meetings, and new technologies. Mayor Marcin Krupa, however, argues that the current development model will not be sufficient in the coming years. With the phasing out of mines, steelworks, and coal-fired power generation, the region must find new sources of advantage. He believes these could include high-tech, gaming, and the space industry.