The article discusses how reshaping metropolitan areas can make them more resilient, not just environmentally but also economically and socially. The focus is on the Gdansk–Gdynia–Sopot Metropolitan Area, which is working towards becoming a polycentric structure with interconnected urban centers. The researchers explore different planning tools and conditions needed for this polycentric structure to be successful. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of rethinking metropolitan structures for long-term sustainability.