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Development of municipal districts in Saint Petersburg over the last decade: an economic and spatial analysis
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Abstract The article analyses economic and spatial indicators to produce a typology of the economic development levels of St. Petersburg municipal districts. To normalise the city’s development, it is vital to understand which territories have contributed more to the process and which have inhibited it. It i... view more
The article analyses economic and spatial indicators to produce a typology of the economic development levels of St. Petersburg municipal districts. To normalise the city’s development, it is vital to understand which territories have contributed more to the process and which have inhibited it. It is also essential to analyse the principal economic indicators of each municipal district and assess transport accessibility, street activity and transit. The study demonstrates the connection between the economy and space, which gives the answer to the question about the causes of economic growth. An economic analysis of the districts is carried out by ranking ten leading indicators obtained from the municipal databases and geoinformation services, whilst a spatial analysis is performed based on testing the Space Syntax methodology. The study made it possible to describe the city’s spatial development, improve the methodology and provide recommendations for municipal administrators. The findings will enhance strategic urban planning in St. Petersburg.... view less
Keywords
urban development; city quarter; economic development (on national level); urban planning; Russia
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
spatial analysis; St. Petersburg; municipal district; Space Syntax
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 53-68
Journal
Baltic Region, 14 (2022) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2022-2-4
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed