Renewal
is a complex project of spatial remodelling, social and economic changes in degraded urban areas. The main purpose of urban renewal is to bring back the economic and social value of a specific area. The success indicator for a renewal programme is the retention of historic assets, and emphasis on unique local setting and culture. Renewal programmes are conducted in compliance with the needs and values of local communities, and stipulate their active involvement.

Renewal is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Integrated Regional Development Operational Programme. The support for areas requiring mobilisation and threatened with exclusion is among priorities of the European Union's regional development policy until 2006.

"Renewal of the Krakowskie Przedmieście Street in Warsaw"

A consortium led by the Crowley Infrastructure Development Group (CIDG) managed a project under the name "Renewal of the Krakowskie Przedmieście Street in Warsaw". The consortium drafted a detailed investment project implementation plan, as well as coordinated and supervised the project implementation. The renewal project generated significant benefits for the Warsaw community and enhanced the tourist appeal of the city.
The renewal project was implemented under the agreement between the Capital City of Warsaw and a consortium of Crowley Infrastructure Development Group (CIDG), Salans D. Oleszczuk law firm and WS Atkins-Polska.
Warsaw was the entity in charge of implementing the Krakowskie Przedmieście renewal project. The area of the project extended from the Zamkowy Square to the Świętokrzyska Street, and included its impact area, that is the vicinity of Krakowskie Przedmieście.
The overall objective of the project was to improve the standard of public space in Krakowskie Przedmieście as part of the Royal Route, representing a city showcase and one of Warsaw's highlights for tourists. Among social benefits were e.g. extension of space for pedestrian traffic, introduction of periodic events, beer gardens and street furniture.

The consortium with CIDG as its member managed the project using the Master Developer model. The manager was responsible for optimisation, coordination, review and inspection of all activities under the project, including tenders, supervision of architectural and building permit design delivery, as well as control over the works. In particular, this translated into e.g.:

•  project coordination and implementation along with supervision of the execution,
• application in the project implementation process of management models and standards used for similar projects in other European metropolitan areas, which will help the city authorities manage similar projects in the future,
• coordination of the project with the National Tourist Product "Royal Route" Development Strategy.