scholarly journals The Cluster Approach in Russian Urban Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatoly M. Alekseev-Apraksin ◽  
Raisa Yu. Bogdanova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Studies ◽  
Functional Organization ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cluster Approach ◽  
Cluster Policy ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
History Of ◽  
Urban And Regional Development ◽  
Innovative Concept

The article is devoted to one of the promi­sing approaches to description and design of mo­dern social and cultural processes — the cluster model, which takes into account both the processes of rea­lity defragmentation and the ways of its situational unification. The article shows the current directions of the cultural and philosophical research of cluster identity, new forms of communication and social interaction. The authors note that, at the forefront of the modern scientific and practical discussions, there are economic opportunities of the cluster system (the ability of cluster structures to self-regulation and complication of the relationships between subjects). The sources of the cluster discourse, on which the modern cluster policy of Saint Petersburg is based, are revealed. On the basis of official modern and historical documents, the article considers the capability and prospects of this approach in urban planning and rationalization of urban and regional development. By the example of Aviagorodok cluster, which began its development in Leningrad in the 1930s, the article demonstrates the lack of grounds for recognition of the economic approach to clustering adopted by the modern government as an innovative concept of development. At the same time, the reconstruction of the eighty-year history of the St. Petersburg air hub development demonstrates that the cluster approach (as a means of polycentric territorial and functional organization) has proved its feasibility and viability in the changing conditions of urban development. The authors conclude that the current official adoption and promotion of the cluster approach in urban planning requires an appropriate theoretical understan­ding, a cultural examination of the permissible ranges for the rationalization of urban environment improvement, as well as a cultural and philosophical analysis of the ability of clusters to form and develop new social and cultural syntheses.

scholarly journals Architectural and urban planning evolution of the industrial area near Moskovskaya Zastava in Saint Petersburg

2021 ◽  
Vol 274 ◽  
pp. 01031
Author(s):  
Maria Granstrem ◽  
Milena Zolotareva
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Planning History ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
History Of ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The City ◽  
Building Plant

This paper discusses the urban planning history of an area in Saint Petersburg around the former Moskovskaya Zastava, a historical gateway that travelers passed through when approaching Saint Petersburg from Moscow. Specifically, we are interested in the architecture of the carriage building plant. By the end of the 19th century, this part of the city had turned into an industrial area, which saw dense development from 1897 to 1917. For the next one hundred years, this vast space did not see any transformations, constituting a complete, self-sufficient environment. The carriage building plant, originally constructed at the very end of the 19th century, remained standing near Moskovskaya Zastava until the early 21st century. In 2013, the industrial area ceased its existence, and the former carriage building plant was given for residential development.

Vorarlberg. Baukultur für alle. / Vorarlberg. Building culture for all.

ARCHALP ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 126-137
Author(s):  
Marina Hämmerle
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Corporate Identity ◽  
Master Planning ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
Great Contrast ◽  
Rhine Valley ◽  
Urban And Regional Development

We cannot understand the development of Vorarlberg’s architectural culture without its spatial, topographical, and socio-economic context. There is a great contrast between rural valleys and the busy, semi-urban Rhine Valley. With their exemplary buildings, states and municipalities model the production of excellent, contemporary architecture. Industrial and commercial architecture has achieved an impressive corporate identity as well. However, we rarely find the same quality in residential construction. Because of the high cost of real estate and construction apartment buildings have grown up like mushrooms, intruding upon areas formerly predominated by detached housing. Urban sprawl has eliminated the borders between the 29 municipalities of the Rhine Valley, resulting in a giant suburban landscape. To remedy this process, the players cooperate with the regional authorities as they carry out their vision of urban planning, including guidelines and ideas. Because planning and production have become so complex, urban and regional development has turned into an immense challenge. Provincial and municipal authorities value openness, participation, common good, ecology, and sustainability and involve citizens and adapt the process to their needs. Still, they must consider subsidy rules and regulations, which, until now, have privileged private property over common good and have prioritized ecological standards over architectural quality and the concerns of urban planning. Since 1997, the Vorarlberg Architecture Institute, has inspired, challenged, and spoken for the architectural-cultural scene. It continues to mediate and complement the discourse and activities of the Central Association of the Architects of Vorarlberg. In addition, the Chamber of Architects strives to improve competition procedures. The Energy Institute Vorarlberg supports ecology and promotes sustainability. The Quality Association “vorarlberger_holzbaukunst” has promoted the renaissance of timber construction. Carpenters and architects actively support the prefabrication and development of new technical solutions. Similarly, the members of the Werkraum Bregenzerwald, a craftsmen’s association, continue and transform the cultural heritage in sophisticated and resource-friendly ways, as evidenced by many buildings and the “Werkraumhaus” itself. Vorarlberg’s hospitality industry plays an important role in supporting and promoting the architectural culture. However, thoughtful and coordinated master planning is necessary to expand the quality of individual architectural projects to urban and regional planning and construction. This transition will be the most important challenge for the period of urban densification. Vorarlberg may be Alpine – even rural – but it is urban without doubt.[English translation by Ingeborg Fink].

Problems of Analysis of Design and Research Methods of Interaction with the Urban Environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 99-110
Author(s):  
П. В. Капустин ◽  
А. И. Гаврилов
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Urban Studies ◽  
Environmental Movement ◽  
The Past ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Historical Dynamics ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
The City ◽  
Research And Design

Состояние проблемы. Проблематика городской среды заявила о себе в 1960-е годы как протест против модернистских методов урбанизма и других видов проектирования. Средовое движение не случайно тогда именовали «антипрофессиональным» - оно было направлено против устоявшихся и недейственных методов работы с городом - от исследования до управления. За прошедшие десятилетия в рамках самого средового движения и его идейных наследников наработано немало методов и приемов работы, однако они до сих не подвергались анализу как пребывающая в исторической динамике целостная совокупность инструментария, альтернативного традиционному градостроительству. Результаты. Рассмотрены особенности и проблемы анализа методологического «арсенала» средового движения и урбанистики. Методы работы с городской средой впервые структурированы по типам знания. Показана близость методов исследовательского и проектного подходов в отношении городской среды. Выводы. В ближайшее время можно ожидать появления новых синтетических знаний и частных методологий, связанных как с обострением средовой проблематики, с расширением круга средовых акторов, так и с процессом профессионализации урбанистики. Statement of the problem. The urban environment paradigm emerged in the 1960s as a protest against the modernist methods of urbanism and other types of design. It was no coincidence that the environmental movement was back then called "anti-professional" as it was directed against the established and ineffective methods of working with the city, i. e., from research to management. Over the past decades, within the framework of the environmental movement and its ideological heirs, a lot of methods and have been developed. However, they have not yet been analyzed as an integral set of tools in the historical dynamics which is an alternative to traditional urban planning. Results. The features and problems of the analysis of the methodological “arsenal” of environmental movement and urban studies are considered. The methods of working with the urban environment are first structured according to the types of knowledge. The proximity of research and design approaches in the case when the urban environment is dealt with is shown. Conclusions. In the nearest future, we can expect new synthetic knowledge and particular methodologies related to both the exacerbation of environmental problems to emerge as well as the expansion of the circle of environmental actors and the process of professionalization of urbanstics.

Assisted-living for older people in Israel: market control or government regulation?

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 779-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
ISRAEL DORON ◽  
ERNIE LIGHTMAN
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Assisted Living Facilities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Legitimate Interests

In recent decades there has been a rapid expansion of assisted-living facilities for older people in many different countries. Much of this growth has occurred with only limited or no government regulation, but many problems have arisen, typically around the quality of care, which have led to demands that governments act to protect vulnerable residents. This paper examines whether formal legal regulation is the optimal policy to protect the needs and rights of frail residents, while respecting the legitimate interests of others, such as operators and owners. It presents the case for and against direct legal regulation (as in institutions), and suggests that no overall a priori assessment is possible. The analysis is based on the case of Israel, where proposed regulations for assisted-living have been introduced but not implemented. After a brief history of assisted-living in Israel – its recent dramatic growth and why this occurred – the paper concludes that formal direct regulation is not the best route to follow, but that the better course would be to develop totally new ‘combined’ regulatory legislation. This would define the rights of residents and encourage self-regulation alongside minimal and measured mechanisms of deterrence. Such an approach could promote the continued development of the assisted-living industry in Israel and elsewhere, while guaranteeing that the rights, needs and dignity of older residents are protected.

Urbanistic approach in analysis of residential complexes of Nur-Sultan city

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (80) ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
А.А. Kornilova ◽  
◽  
С.E. Mamedov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Studies ◽  
Economic Aspect ◽  
The Social

The article reveals the main points of criticism of architectural and urban planning solutions from representatives of urban studies. Based on the analysis of residential complexes, the sequence of their design is built from the social to the economic aspect, which shows the multifactorial nature of the architectural object.

Hebrew Incunabula in the Russian Researchers’ Publications. Bibliographic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-34
Author(s):  
Semen M. Iakerson
Keyword(s):  
Religious Community ◽  
National Library ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Russian State ◽  
History Of ◽  
State Library ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
First Time ◽  
Private Collections

Hebrew incunabula amount to a rather modest, in terms of number, group of around 150 editions that were printed within the period from the late 60s of the 15th century to January 1, 1501 in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. Despite such a small number of Hebrew incunabula, the role they played in the history of the formation of European printing cannot be overlooked. Even less possible is to overestimate the importance of Hebrew incunabula for understanding Jewish spiritual life as it evolved in Europe during the Renaissance.Russian depositories house 43 editions of Hebrew incunabula, in 113 copies and fragments. The latter are distributed as following: the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences — 67 items stored; the Russian State Library — 38 items; the National Library of Russia — 7 items; the Jewish Religious Community of Saint Petersburg — 1 item. The majority of these books came in public depositories at the late 19th — first half of the 20th century from private collections of St. Petersburg collectors: Moses Friedland (1826—1899), Daniel Chwolson (1819—1911) and David Günzburg (1857—1910). This article looks into the circumstances of how exactly these incunabula were acquired by the depositories. For the first time there are analysed publications of Russian scholars that either include descriptions of Hebrew incunabula (inventories, catalogues, lists) or related to various aspects of Hebrew incunabula studies. The article presents the first annotated bibliography of all domestic publications that are in any way connected with Hebrew incunabula, covering the period from 1893 (the first publication) to the present. In private collections, there was paid special attention to the formation of incunabula collections. It was expressed in the allocation of incunabula as a separate group of books in printed catalogues and the publication of research works on incunabula studies, which belonged to the pen of collectors themselves and haven’t lost their scientific relevance today.

Finds in the Library of the St. Petersburg Conservatory (To the 185th Anniversary of Mily A. Balakirev)

2021 ◽  
pp. 128-146
Author(s):  
Т.А. Зайцева
Keyword(s):  
Special Interest ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
Good Investment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Symphonic Music ◽  
Personal Library

В  статье рассмотрены выявленные в  Научной музыкальной библиотеке Санкт-Петербургской государственной консерватории имени Н. А. РимскогоКорсакова партитуры симфонических произведений Милия Алексеевича Балакирева, входившие в  состав его личного собрания. Таковы поэма «В  Чехии», Увертюра на тему испанского марша, где особый интерес представляют пометы автора, проанализированные в  статье. Их изучение вносит вклад в  подготовку полного собрания сочинений Балакирева. Наряду с этими раритетами были подвергнуты описанию прижизненные издания балакиревской Симфонии C-dur, поэмы «Тамара» с маргиналиями выдающихся музыкантов — современников композитора: Э. Ф. Направника, А. К. Глазунова. Эти четыре партитуры, две из которых входили в балакиревскую библиотеку, — бесценный материал к темам, раскрывающим проблемы интерпретации симфонической музыки мастера, истории ее жизни на концертной эстраде. The article presents the scores of Balakirev’s symphonic works identified in the library of the Saint Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, which were part of his personal library. These are the poem In the Czechia and an Overture on the theme of the Spanish march with the author’s notes being on a special interest and analyzed in the article. This study becomes a good investment in the preparation of the complete works of Balakirev. Along with these rarities, the article also describes life editions of the Balakirev’s Symphony in C-dur, the poem Tamara with marginalia of outstanding musicians — contemporaries of the composer: Eduard F. Napravnik, Alexander K. Glazunov. This is an invaluable material for topics that reveal the problems of interpretation of the master’s symphonic music, the history of its life on the concert stage.

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