PROBLEMS AND SCENARIO STRATEGIES FOR THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF VOLGOGRAD IN THE ASPECT OF SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

The regressing of Volgograd's landscaping has led to a deterioration the ecological situation in city. analysis Green Ring Volgograd is presented article. ring basic element green frame It reveals negative factors that near future may lead its complete destruction. purpose study predict further development and create scenario concepts will preserve Ring, solve problems urban development, prerequisites vectors for sustainable aspect. authors analyze state Volgograd. They proposed four scenarios fate this unique formation. are conventionally designated as “regressive”, “recreational”, “innovative” “promising”. Each based on inevitability absorption belt by infrastructure due growth expansion city's boundaries. However, process, depending prevailing conditions measures taken, leads polar results. most pessimistic "regressive" disappearance future. Other imply existing part infrastructure, creation forest duplicating it outside city limits, well ecovillages within turning into an economically viable project.