Open AccessPrinciples of forming a polycentric system in a metropolis based on the reorganization of historical industrial areas (a case study of the Vyborgskaya Side in Saint Petersburg)
Author(s) -
Федор Перов,
Svetozar Zavarikhin,
Yuryi Kurbatov
Publication year - 2020
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/775/1/012053
Subject(s) - saint petersburg , economic geography , center (category theory) , service (business) , regional science , tertiary sector of the economy , industrial district , industrial zone , saint , economy , geography , business , economics , computer science , russian federation , computer security , chemistry , crystallography
The paper presents the analysis and methodological foundations related to the formation of new public centers in non-central districts of a city, integrated development of territories, balanced provision of the urban environment not only with service functions but with jobs as well. The historical industrial belt of Saint Petersburg has a unique potential in terms of the creation of new attraction places. Introduction of reorganized industrial areas into the polycentric development model and wise use of their features related to the location in the buffer zone between the historical center and dormitory districts will make it possible to shorten transport links, reduce daily labor migration, decrease the load on the city center in terms of selective cultural and social service.