Podkowa Leśna, Garden city in Grodzisk Mazowiecki County, Poland.
Podkowa Leśna is a residential town in Grodzisk Mazowiecki County surrounded by forests and designed with green streets throughout. The layout follows garden city principles with ample vegetation between houses and public areas.
The town was founded in 1925 under the direction of Anthony Jawornicki as an experiment in sustainable residential planning near Warsaw. The project applied garden city concepts to create a balance between nature and urban settlement.
The town draws many artists and intellectuals who actively shape community life through regular gatherings and shared projects. This creative population gives the place a distinct character that goes beyond a typical residential area.
Three railway stations connect the town to Warsaw, making it easy for commuters to reach the city center daily. The layout rewards walking and exploration since the residential areas are spread among trees and greenery.
The town has a modern fiber-optic network available to residents, supporting high-speed internet access throughout the area. This infrastructure investment has brought recognition as a forward-thinking community model.
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