On Evaluating the Condition of the Saint Petersburg Historic Center

A comparative analysis of the Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg reveals significant challenges to urban quality that distinguish it from other European metropolises. The study highlights issues in spatial geometry, transportation, pedestrian links, and environmental conditions, stemming from the city's unique development history—built rapidly (1760s–1910s) on wilderness and divided by waterways. Quantitative data underscores these problems while critiquing regional construction norms for lacking optimization frameworks. This research builds on earlier Soviet-era 'environment-centric' methodologies to assess current conditions, offering a critical perspective on urban planning in historic districts.

Lavrov, L., Molotkova, E., Surovenkov, A.,. (2020). ON EVALUATING THE CONDITION OF THE SAINT PETERSBURG HISTORIC CENTER. Architecture and Engineering, 5(3), 29–42. https://doi.org/10.23968/2500-0055-2020-5-3-29-42