GREEN ZONES OF UKRAINIAN CITIES: PROBLEMS, OPPORTUNITIES AND PRIORITIES OF DEVELOPMENT

Objective. The objective of the article is to identify problems, opportunities and priorities for development green areas Ukrainian cities. Methods. results scientific research are obtained using a set general special methods, namely: theoretical generalization (to study essence definition «green zone city»), factor analysis, systems analysis synthesis determine functions zones cities ways measure economic value areas), statistical method (for processing information on structure Ukraine, landscape-urbanization data compliance with sanitary norms areas) abstract-logical (in determining main urban abstract-theoretical formation conclusions). Results. finds that city should be considered as various greenery, which functional component spatial organization suburban area, determines economic, environmental social, implemented in such areas: development, protection rehabilitation environment, recreation tourism, architectural planning, preservation landscapes. According Ukraine cities, it established area 45 %, limited use purpose 30 % 25 respectively, ratio public shows parks culture recreation, squares almost 41 embankments boulevards — 20 water parks, meadows, forest 13 other facilities 33 %. Based determined only 16.7 adhere plantations have an indicator lower than average Ukraine. study, absence national policy form effective recreational spaces proposed.