Vol 10, No 18 (2025)

The article examines the morphotypes of historical development in Samara: wooden, exemplary, mixed (non-structural), representative. These morphotypes are typical of regular urban estates – the main layer of buildings in the historical settlement. Each of them is analyzed by the following parameters: location relative to the core of the historical center of the city, degree of preservation, density of development, class affiliation, material of execution, architectural style, parametric data and functional purpose. It is concluded that in addition to the differences in the indicators of the designated parameters, each morphotype of development corresponds to the levels of density of development and is located radially relative to Revolution Square – the core of the historical center of Samara.

Industrial facilities have been preserved on the territory of the historical settlement of Samara. These are individual buildings integrated into residential development and complexes of structures that make up large territories of industrial zones. Some enterprises have been operating in Samara for over a century and are an integral part of its historical landscape, a number of industrial buildings are located in cultural heritage sites of regional and federal significance, and others did not survive the change in the socio-economic structure and are now liquidated. An attempt has been made to classify these facilities and propose a strategy for their continued existence as part of the historical settlement.

The article examines global experience and principles of creating an inclusive environment. Successful practices and concepts of inclusive housing are analyzed. Universal design and practical methods of its application. The article is of interest to researchers, specialists and anyone interested in creating an inclusive environment, including inclusive housing.

The article considers the basic principles of organizing the city's coastal areas using domestic and international design experience as an example. It describes the prerequisites for the formation of recreational spaces in coastal zones, as well as the methods and principles for designing infrastructure facilities. It analyzes the elements of the coastal area's infrastructure and substantiates the relevance of their use in organizing public spaces. It identifies their importance in forming the city's planning structure and their role in organizing a comfortable urban environment. It describes the principles of forming public spaces aimed at improving the environmental friendliness of natural objects in the urban environment.

The article examines modern approaches to the design of school buildings, aimed at creating a flexible and functional environment that promotes further development and adaptation to various educational needs.

The master plan is considered as an urban planning tool for the development of historical settlements and the preservation of unique features of the urban environment. The range of problems considered in master planning is outlined. Using Samara as an example, the issue of integrated development of territories is raised taking into account their cultural and economic potential. The main principles of creating a master plan for a historical settlement include participation of citizens, zoning for work and life, equal access to benefits, green areas, logical transport infrastructure, and preservation of heritage. These principles are aimed at creating a comfortable urban environment. An important role is played by the totality of public spaces where people socialize and interact, as well as green spaces, social activity zones, a transport framework, and the placement of regional and urban facilities.

The urban planning and urbanistic significance of Pushkin Street in Samara are considered, and the results of its reconstruction and renovation are analyzed.