Abstract
Transformations in suburban areas are consequences of a developing city. The main reason for the changes of rural areas located close to city is the increasing population rate and spatial changes. The purpose of study is to show the demographic and spatial changes that are influencing the landscape of rural areas located close to city Olsztyn. The subject of the analysis were the changes occurring in suburban municipalities: Stawiguda and Dywity. This study focuses on selected population processes and the analysis of the instruments of spatial planning that are affecting the spread of the buildings and the changes in the rural landscape.