Green Island is a new guarded residential project currently under construction at the heart of the Gaj Estate, Krzyki. It is located close to other modern developments between Borowska, ?wieradowska and Bardzka Streets. This location offers perfect transportation links (the main railway station and the Borek retail center are within a 5-minute drive, as well as the following infrastructure: the Skowroni Park, retail and service centers, recreational centers (swimming pool, fitness club, skating rink, Aqua park), schools, kindergartens, the Medical Academy, and the University of Economics.

The project layout emphasizes the arrangement of green spaces are so urgently needed in the area. The 6-story buildings built on a rectangular plan, whose dominant features are three tower blocks, form a green courtyard with paths and a playground. The project architecture combines harmony and formal elegance underscored by high-quality materials such as klinkier and steel. The buildings are built of natural ceramic materials (Porotherm, strengthened with a reinforced steel structure)

The functionality of the apartments will satisfy to the most discriminating customer. Each of the apartments, from 29 sq.m studios, through comfortable 2-and 3-room apartments of 40-60 sq.m., to spacious 3- and 4-room apartments of 60-100 sq.m. offer well thought-out solutions, well laid-out rooms and appropriate amount of daylight.
The apartments will be equipped with state-of-the-art data communication solutions (LAN network, TV and Sat TV system with channels from 2 satellites, video intercom system and CCTV).

The underground garage connected with higher stories by fast elevators has 146 parking spaces. In addition, there are also 49 paring places for the residents, and 57 for visitors. Three gateways will provide access to the estate – two of them facing Stro?ska Street and one facing Pi?awska Street. There will also be three access driveways leading directly to underground garages (automatic sliding gate in the perimeter fencing and garage gate). The three access driveways leading to the garages located near the border of the lot will eliminate car traffic in the central part of the estate, increasing the comfort and safety of the residents.

In line with Archicom usual practice, the Green Island will be guarded and monitored. At the entrance to each staircase, an entry panel with a videophone camera will be installed. The intercom function will ensure communication between the security rooms and residents. It will also enable additional monitoring of the project grounds.

On completion of the development, the roadworks related to the construction of the access streets leading to other developer projects should already be completed. The city authorities assure that the designs for a network of internal roads are ready. The construction work is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2006.

The functionality of the apartments, appropriate amount of daylight, and a view of the green, park-landscaped courtyard make the development an excellent choice for young married couples and people linked to the Gaj district who want to change their residential status. The small and comfortable apartments will appeal to students because of their proximity to universities. Attractive architecture and location will also delight those who seek apartments for rent (University of Economics, Medical Academy, hospital).

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* Relatively useful facts about Poland

The name of Poland comes from the name of the Polanie tribe. In IX – X century there existed a few pre-state territorial organizations. Polanie, who settled near Gniezno, managed to unite most tribes dwelling in the area and established the state reigned by the Piast dynasty. The first Piast prince to be mentioned by contemporary historical sources, Mieszko I was baptized in 966, thus starting the process of Poland’s Christianization and placing the Polish state in the political system of Central Europe...

Poland conjures up different images to different people. Some may remember the dull grey uniformity of the Communist era, or TV pictures of strikes, bread queues and Martial Law. Still others with longer memories will remember the desperation of a nation torn apart by the Second World War, much of its population forced to flee their homes.

But ask the visitors of today and you will find a very different picture. Poland is an ideal tourist destination, with something for everyone. The silvery white beaches of the Baltic coast are clean and unspoilt –and very child friendly. The Polish Lake District in the east is the place to go for sailing, canoeing, white water rafting – or if you want to catch a glimpse of the wild bison, elks and bears that still live there in their natural habitat. Further south you come to Krakow, jewel in the crown of the Polish heritage, a city that miraculously survived the ravages of the Second World War intact, and was listed as a World heritage site by UNESCO in 1978. And on the southern border with the Czech Republic, the Tatra mountain range offers a wealth of hiking and skiing opportunities.

Poland has transformed itself into a prime tourist destination, which thousands of western Europeans are ‘discovering’ every year. Poles are proud of their history and proud to be once more at the very heart of Europe, but they are also friendly and welcoming. Summers are hot in Poland (around 30-35 C) and winters are cold (as low as -10,-20 C sometimes) but the country is prepared for it. Sleek new electric trams whisk early morning commuters to work, efficient and punctual intercity trains cover the country.

The 2005 GDP at an estimated level of 500 billion dollars means Poland is still low in per capita terms (£6,900) compared with other European countries. However, Poland has recently enjoyed an extremely high GDP growth (about 7% in 2007), which ensures further development of the country and continuation of already aggressive real-estate value appreciation, which started with Poland joining the European Union as a full member in 2004.

Industry experts indicate that in the next 10 years the average growth of the Polish real-estate value will be 250%. This is likely to be sustained as a result of investment in the road and motorway network, bringing the standard of Poland’s transport infrastructure up to that of the best in Europe in the next decade

Investment risks always exist, but with Poland being a relatively disaster-safe area located in the centre of a stable political organization they are minimal. In the next 2 to 3 years a little slowdown in the price appreciation may occur, related to the increased amount of construction work in Poland. However, with the actual shortage of living space estimated at about 2.2 million apartments, coupled with an annual build of only about 120,000 flats, property prices can only continue to rise.

Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. This is due to humid Atlantic air which collides over its territory with dry air from the Eurasian interior. As a result, the weather tends to be capricious and the seasons may look quite different in consecutive years. This is particularly true for winters, which are either wet, of the oceanic type, or - less often - sunny, of the continental type. Generally, in north and west Poland the climate is predominantly maritime, with gentle, humid winters and cool, rainy summers, while the eastern part of the country has distinctly continental climate with harsh winters and hotter, drier summers.

The average annual temperature in Poland ranges from 7-10°C in the hilly Pomeranian and Masurian lake districts and in the uplands to 10-12°C in the belt of the sub-Carpathian basins, the Silesian Lowland and the Wielkopolska Lowland. Only in the upper parts of the Carpathians and Sudetes is it about 0°C (Kasprowy Wierch, -0.8°C; Mt Sniezka, -0.4°C). So, except for the mountains, the regional differences of average temperatures are small.

The hottest month is July with the average temperature standing at 20-30 The coldest area in July is the mountains, where the air temperature drops as the altitude increases (on average by 0.6°C for every 100 metres). In the summit areas of the Tatras and Sudetes, the average air temperature in July is just about 9°C. July is also cooler in areas adjacent to the Baltic (about 16°C), which is caused by the cold sea waters. The hottest area is central Poland, with the temperatures exceeding 25-30°C.

Interesting Links:

http://www.eurocityestate.co.uk

http://www.poland.pl/info/information_about_poland.htm

http://www.poland.gov.pl/

http://travel.poland.com/texts/en/t-ap-2.php

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The most anonimous man in the world comes from Poland.

Kolobrzeg is often called Szczyrk of the north.

Niewykluczone, i? Kazimierz Wielki by?by w dzisiejszych czasach magnatem rynku luksusowych nieruchomo?ci w Polsce.

Cathedral Poznan, Poland Gdansk at night, Poland Lake Dr?czno, Poland Poland Mazury

Cathedral Poznan, Poland

Gdansk at night, Poland

Lake Dr?czno, Poland

Poland Mazury

Poland Beskidy Slaskie University of Wroclaw, Poland Wroclaw Ostrow Tumski Poznan City Centre, Poland

Poland Beskidy Slaskie

University of Wroclaw, Poland

Wroclaw Ostrow Tumski

Poznan City Centre, Poland

Warsaw City Centre, Poland Polish Lake Mountains, Poland Krakow City Centre

Warsaw City Centre, Poland

Polish Lake

Mountains, Poland

Krakow City Centre