In Irkutsk, a new concept for the citys spatial development until 2040 is being developed, and the public is planned to be involved in its preparation. Dmitry Berdnikov stressed that the document must take into account all prospects for the regional centers development, including industry, tourism, transport, utilities, and public spaces. Architects and specialists from several organizations are working on the project, and the preliminary version of the concept will be discussed with deputies, the Public Chamber, and city administration representatives.
A new concept for the spatial development of Irkutsk until 2040 is being developed. Dmitry Berdnikov, at a meeting with the project developers, emphasized that the public needs to be involved in its preparation and that it is necessary to "take into account all possible prospects for the development of the regional center, including in the spheres of industry and tourism."The client for the concept was the ANO "Irkutsk Quarters," and it is being developed by architects from the NPO of Integrated Urban Planning Design under the leadership of Maxim Perov, the Institute of Territorial Planning "Urbanica" headed by CEO Anton Finogenov, as well as the Irkutsk branch of the Union of Architects of Russia with Igor Kozak.
They will determine the main provisions, priorities, and directions of Irkutsk's spatial development, having reviewed all available documentation on the current use of the territory.
During the development of the concept, an assessment of the priorities of social and economic development will be carried out, proposals will be prepared for the spatial organization of the city and adjacent territories, as well as for the development of utility infrastructure, the transport network, the natural and recreational framework, and public spaces.
The preliminary version of the concept will be discussed with deputies of the City Duma, members of the Public Chamber of Irkutsk, and representatives of the city administration.