The Quality of the Urban Environment of Modern Business Districts of Moscow in the Social Expectations of Users on the Example of the Moscow City Business Center
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14515/monitoring.2025.5.3038Keywords:
urbanization, artificial environment, social interactions, business district, Moscow City business center, comfortable urban environmentAbstract
The article focuses on the issues of balanced development and the quality of the urban environment in modern business districts of large cities and megacities. Using the example of Moscow's business districts, the history of their emergence and development illustrates the possibilities of forming a polycentric structure of business activity in a megalopolis and the effects that may result from such processes. The study also analyzes the possible social consequences of Moscow's new urban planning policy based on federal and regional laws to maximize the use of urban areas while simultaneously trending towards improving the quality of the urban environment, including the quality of architectural solutions, taking into account aesthetic and practical characteristics, and well-developed infrastructure. The paper presents research data conducted in February 2025 (data collection method formalized telephone interviews, sample size 600 respondents) on the impact of the Moscow City business center, chosen as an example, on the living environment in nearby area, evaluates the perception of the territory of the complex itself, the demand for its facilities and infrastructure by residents, as well as the general attitude towards such business centers and their impact on the urban fabric. Based on a sociological study in the areas adjacent to the business center, an attempt is being made to find a balance between the city's need for the construction of multifunctional high-rise buildings and complexes and the needs of residents in a high-quality urban environment. The work uses modern concepts of urban vitality, mixed-use, and sustainable urbanism.
References
Бёрджесс Э. Рост города: введение в исследовательский проект // Личность. Культура. Общество. 2002. Т. 4. № 1―2. С. 168―181.
Burgess E. (2002) The Growth of the City: An Introduction to a Research Project. Personality. Culture. Society. Vol. 4. No. 1―2. P. 168―181. (In Russ.)
Боков А. В. Архитектурно-пространственная организация многофункциональных общественных комплексов и сооружений: автореф. дисс. … канд. Архитектуры / Объединенный совет при ЦНИИЭП жилища. М.: 1974.
Bokov A. V. (1974) Architectural and Spatial Organization of Multifunctional Public Complexes and Structures: Extended Abstract of the PhD Dissertation in Architecture. Joint Council of the Central Research & Design Institute for Residential and Public Buildings. Moscow. (In Russ.)
Гаррис Ч., Ульман Э. Сущность городов // География городов. М.: Прогресс, 1965. С. 255―268.
Garris C., Ulman E. N. (1965) The Nature of Cities. In: G.M. Mayer, K.F. Kon (eds.) Geography of Cities. Moscow: Progress. P. 255―268. (In Russ.)
Гельфонд А. Л. Основные исторические типы деловых центров // Архитектура и строительство ― 2000: Тезисы докладов, Нижегородский государственный архитектурно-строительный университет. Ч. 2. Сборник тезисов конференции, Нижний Новгород, 1 января ― 31 декабря 2000 г. С. 43―44.
Gelfond A. L. (2000) The Main Historical Types of Business Centers. In: Gelfond A. L. (ed.) Architecture and Construction ― 2000: Abstracts of Papers, Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. P. 2. Collection of Conference Abstracts, Nizhny Novgorod, January 1 ― December 31. P. 43―44. (In Russ.)
Генералова Е. М. Вертикальный урбанизм архитектурной среды города: современное развитие типологии высотных зданий // Известия Самарского научного центра Российской академии наук. Социальные, гуманитарные, медико-биологические науки. 2018. Т. 20. № 3. С. 28―33.
Generalova E. M. (2018) Vertical Urbanism of the Architectural Environment of the City: Modern Development of the Typology of High-Rise Buildings. Izvestiya of the Samara Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Social Sciences, Humanities, Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol. 20. No. 3. P. 28―33. (In Russ.)
Жуковский Р. С. Архитектурно-градостроительная типология общественно-деловых субцентров городов // Вестник Томского государственного архитектурно-строительного университета. 2017. № 1. С. 82―95.
Zhukovsky R. S. (2017) Architectural and Urban Planning Typology of Social and Business Subcenters in Cities. Bulletin of Tomsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. No. 1. P. 82―95. (In Russ.)
Зюкова Н. Б. Эволюция концепций и моделей функционально-территориального развития городских агломераций // Градостроительство. 2012. № 1. С. 47―50.
Zyukova N. B. (2012) Evolution of Concepts and Models of Functional and Territorial Development of Urban Agglomerations. Urban Planning. No. 1. P. 47―50. (In Russ.)
Каясов А. А. Международный опыт формирования деловых районов в структуре города архитектурно-градостроительными приемами // Известия Самарского научного центра Российской академии наук. 2012. Т. 14. № 2―1. С. 256―259.
Kayasov A. A. (2012) International Experience in the Formation of Business Districts in the City Structure Using Architectural and Urban Planning Techniques. Izvestiya of the Samara Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Vol. 14. No. 2―1. P. 256―259. (In Russ.)
Лазарева М. В. Ландшафтный компонент в структуре делового центра: автореферат дис… канд. архитектуры. М.: Московский архитектурный институт, 2008.
Lazareva M. V. (2008) Landscape Component in the Structure of a Business Center: Extended Abstract of the PhD Dissertation in Architecture. Moscow: Moscow Architectural Institute. (In Russ.)
Линч К. «Образ города»/ пер. с англ. В. Л. Глазычева; сост. А. В. Иконников; под ред. А. В. Иконникова. М.: Стройиздат, 1982.
Lynch K. (1982) The Image of the City. Moscow: Stroyizdat. (In Russ.)
Макарова М. Г., Ладик Е. И., Киселев С. Н. Современные тенденции в формировании общественно-деловых пространств // Вестник БГТУ им. В. Г. Шухова. 2019. № 4. С. 94―102.
Makarova M. G., Ladik E. I., Kiselev S. N. (2019) Modern Trends in the Formation of Social and Business Spaces. Bulletin of BSTU named after V. G. Shukhov. No. 4. P. 94―102. (In Russ.)
Расходчиков А. Н. Социологическое сопровождение проектов территориального планирования как инструмент взаимодействия органов власти с населением // Вопросы государственного и муниципального управления. 2024. № 1. С. 124―142. https://doi.org/10.17323/1999-5431-2024-0-1-124-142.
Razkhotchikov A. N. (2024) Sociological Support of Territorial Planning Projects as a Tool for Government Interaction with the Population. Issues of State and Municipal Management. No. 1. P. 124―142. https://doi.org/10.17323/1999-5431-2024-0-1-124-142. (In Russ.)
Соколов Л. И. Административно-деловые комплексы и центры (Опыт СССР и нового времени). М.: АСВ, 2014.
Sokolov L. I. (2014) Administrative and Business Complexes and Centers (Experience of the USSR and Modern Times). Moscow: ASV.
Фролова Ю. В., Ангрикова А. В. Влияние архитектурной концепции на продажу недвижимости // Наука и образование сегодня. 2017. № 6. С. 39―42.
Frolova Yu. V., Angrikova A. V. (2017) Influence of the Architectural Concept on the Sale of Real Estate. Science and Education Today. No. 6. P. 39―42. (In Russ.)
Шаропатова А. В., Мажанская Е. В. Факторы, влияющие на инвестиционную привлекательность объектов на рынке жилой недвижимости // Вестник науки и образования. 2020. № 11. С. 29―32.
Sharopatova A. V., Mazhanskaya E. V. (2020) Factors Affecting the Investment Attractiveness of Residential Real Estate Objects. Bulletin of Science and Education. No. 11. P. 29―32. (In Russ.)
Глейзер Э. Триумф города. Как наше величайшее изобретение делает нас богаче, умнее, экологичнее, здоровее и счастливее. М.: Издательство Института Гайдара, 2014.
Glaser E. (2014) The Triumph of the City. How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier. Moscow: Gaidar Institute Press.
Breheny M. J. (1995) The Compact City and Transport Energy Consumption. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers. Vol. 20. No. 1. P. 81―101.
Bruyns G., Higgins C., Nel D. (2021) Urban Volumetrics: From Vertical to Volumetric Urbanisation and its Extensions to Empirical Morphological Analysis. Urban Studies. Vol. 58. No. 5. P. 922―940. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098020936970.
Conticelli E. (2020) Compact City as a Model Achieving Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho W., Marisa Azul A., Brandli L., Gökçin Özuyar P., Wall T. (eds) Sustainable Cities and Communities. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Cham: Springer. P. 100―108. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95717-3_35.
Glaeser E., Gottlieb J. (2008) The Economics of Place-Making Policies. Brookings Papers on Economic Activity. Vol. 39. No. 1. P. 155―253.
Farr D. (2007) Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Hirt S. (2012) Mixed Use by Default: How the Europeans (Don’t) Zone. Journal of Planning Literature. Vol. 27. No. 4. P. 375–393. https://doi.org/10.1177/0885412212451029.
Lauermann J. (2022) Vertical Gentrification: A 3D Analysis of Luxury Housing Development in New York City. Annals of the American Association of Geographers. Vol. 112. No. 3. P. 772―780. https://doi.org/10.1080/24694452.2021.2022451.
Lehmann S. (2016) Sustainable Urbanism: Towards a Framework for Quality and Optimal Density? Future Cities and Environment. Vol. 2. Art. 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40984-016-0021-3.
Lyu G., Angkawisittpan N., Fu X., Sonasang S. (2025) Investigating the Relationship between Built Environment and Urban Vitality Using Big Data. Scientific Reports. Vol. 15. Art. 579. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84279-2.
Mouratidis K., Poortinga W. (2020) Built Environment, Urban Vitality and Social Cohesion: Do Vibrant Neighborhoods Foster Strong Communities? Landscape and Urban Planning. Vol. 204. Art. 103951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2020.103951.
Park R. E., Burgess E. W., McKenzie R. D. (1925) The city. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press.
Spiliotopoulou M., Roseland M. (2020) Urban Sustainability: From Theory Influences To Practical Agendas. Sustainability. Vol. 12. No. 18. Art. 7245. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12187245.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Monitoring of Public Opinion: Economic and Social Changes
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
