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This article focuses on new postmodern cities built in accordance with the principles of New Urbanism, the faithful adherence to which makes them nothing short of utopian cities. Based on the examples of Seaside in Florida, Poundbury in England, Haverleij in the Netherlands and Siewierz Jeziorna in Poland, the author asks questions about their possible links to postmodernism. She also explores to what extent these urban creations meet the needs expected of residential districts in the second decade of the 21st century. Does historical staffage have an impact on functionality?