Giprogor Urban Planning Concept for Leninsk-Kuznetsky (1945–1947). A Development Path

The study presents a comprehensive analysis of the urban development concept of Leninsk-Kuznetsky, developed by the Giprogor Institute in 1945–1947.

Purpose: The purpose is to reconstruct and evaluate the post-war planning process of a mining town at the center of the Kuznetsk coal basin (Kuzbass), which feels an urgent need to streamline spontaneous development and create a comfortable environment for the growing population.

Methodology: The methodological basis of the research is the historical and architectural analysis based on the archival documents from the Russian State University in Moscow. It makes it possible to restore the design work, stages of expertise and approval of the master plan.

Research findings: To achieve this goal, the prerequisites and urban planning problems of Leninsk-Kuznetsky are identified; the methodology based on an in-depth study of geological conditions is analyzed; alternative conceptual options for the development of the city are considered; the final design solution and the process of its approval are analyzed.

Practical implication: Research findings have not only a historical value, but also practical significance for understanding the development patterns of urbanized territories in regions with extractive industries and complex geological conditions.

Value: The significance of research lies in the fact that it makes a great contribution to the history of architecture and urban planning of the country, demonstrating an example of an integrated approach to the industrial city planning.

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