Moscow Updates Green Space Standards for New Housing
Each resident of future new developments will be allocated no less than five square meters of green space, of which 3.5 or more square meters will be designated for green plantings and no less than 1.5 square meters for the landscaping of the territory, including all necessary infrastructure.
Consensus
- Moscow will update its urban planning standards for new residential construction.
- The updates will increase the amount of green space in new housing developments.
- Each resident in new buildings will have access to at least 5 square meters of green area.
- At least 3.5 square meters of that area will be dedicated to green plantings.
- At least 1.5 square meters will be allocated for infrastructure such as playgrounds and walkways.
- The changes aim to improve living comfort and urban sustainability.
- The new standards will regulate the distribution of space within residential courtyards.
- The updates are based on real resident needs and aim to create harmonious urban environments.
- The changes are being implemented by the Moscow Department of Urban Planning and Construction.
Points of divergence
- The Moscow Department of Environmental Protection and Nature Management noted that the city already holds a world-leading position in green space coverage among major megacities. — riamo
- The Moscow Department of Environmental Protection and Nature Management stated that Moscow is already a global leader in green space among large cities. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Efimov: In Moscow, standards for greening residential quarters will be updated — РИАМО
- Vladimir Efimov: In Moscow standards for greening residential objects are being updated — Вечерняя Москва
- In Moscow, standards for greening residential objects are being updated — Москва 24