Multicultural coastal cities: what are the differences in culture of urban planning management -

The goal of our team research was the analysis of the multiculturalism of the seaside cities (Gdansk and Gdynia). We define multiculturalism by ethnic aspects, as connection of multiple nationalities and ethnic aspects, as occurence of multiple symbols, signs or cultures. We sense multiculturalism of the cities through the cultural and social properties of the of the citizens and urban architecture. The cities become diverse not only in the material but also in the symbolic area, they are spaces where strangers live beside each other. Its foundation is mostly the migration phenomon which favours the transfer of the cultural standarts (displayed not only in language and values but also in the attire or lifestyle). It should not be forgotten it is expressed also in the architecture (obectifies cultural diversity in urban area). The aim of our inquiry is to distinguish the differences and similarities in culture of urban planning management in Gdansk and Gdynia by using criteria from good governanance idea (participation, answering to needs of citizens, responsibilities, equality and inclusion). The purpose is to find good practicies, elements of multicultural policies in cities under consideration and defining its character. The analysis is constructed in three areas: cultural, social and architectural by using different research methods: desk research, index of participation, self-complementation questionnaires and behavioural mapping. We can observe that despite the cultural variety and tradition that is a repercussion of the history of the cities, it is more and more challenging to obtain ideallistic cohesion of the history of the cities. A lot is being done in the field of celebration the differences and providing knowledge about approaches of various cultures. However, a lot must be done in the area of introducing new facilitations to provide the acess to information and space for everyone.