Open AccessKey Factors of Unsustainable Development of the Urban Environment in Samara and Tolyatti (Russia)
Author(s) -
Tatiana Ya. Vavilova
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1079/2/022033
Subject(s) - samara , sustainable development , urban agglomeration , environmental planning , business , environmental resource management , geography , political science , ecology , economic geography , economics , biology , law
Factors that prevent improving the quality of life in the two largest cities of Russia - Samara and Tolyatti, analyzed. From the perspective of sustainable development, the historical background of the problems that arose in the 21st century is considered. The compliance of the properties of the planning structure, development and environment of these cities with the most important criteria that used in some systems for indicating sustainable development revealed. The most important areas for improving the quality of the living environment that allow achieving economic well-being, improving the environmental situation and ensuring social stability have been identified. The following conclusions are made: comprehensive strategies for sustainable development, considering the position of Samara and Tolyatti in the national and regional settlement systems, should be developed; the tendency to strengthen economic and social ties between megacities, high scientific and industrial potential, the presence of natural environment distinctiveness, the urban planning and architectural features should be taken into account.