Transformation of city blocks in Kemerovo from 1918 until the present

Purpose: The aim of this work is evaluation of changes in city blocks in Kemerovo starting from its foundation until the present. The time intervals are chosen with stageby-stage elaboration of the city overall plans.

Methodology: Interdisciplinary approach to studying the architecture and planning in Kemerovo. The historical method is used to consider the architecture and planning development during the evolution of temporal and spatial boundaries. The comparative analysis allows highlighting the main periods in the city block construction, design and planning solutions.

Research findings: Summary tables and drawings are developed in this work. Factors affecting the city block construction are determined herein as well as development stages of the urban environment, and future development and adaptation of city blocks in Kemerovo.

Practical implications: The obtained results can be used to study planning of historical cities, carry out renovation projects of historical places in Kemerovo, preserve historical culture of the city.

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