Аннотация:This paper presents some challenges of sustainable urban-planning development in the Greater Moscow. Now one city has dual symmetrical strategies and urban-planning activity requires balanced attention to “New Moscow” and “Old Moscow”. In urban planning documents, we are using simple summary terms to describe the urban areas under discussion — “Old Moscow” and “New Moscow” (fig.1.). “Old Moscow” is the area within the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD). “New Moscow” is the area that has been identified by government in the Southwest expansion area as the location for further growth of the city.
“Old Moscow” needs a comprehensive strategy for revitalization of historic and older districts, reconstruction of high polluted industrial zones, creation public realms, improvement of transport system. The key task of the environmentally sound development of “New Moscow” is to maintain the rational balance of built-up areas, natural and rural landscapes, protect vital natural features - forests and waterways, create the favorable environment on the base of green frame. This will be one city where new growth is managed in a way to offer top quality living and to protect and enhance the environment for a truly sustainable urban future but also where the existing city is carefully protected and revitalized.