Eco-city and Technopolis: Pros & Cons

Abstract

Abstract The article analyzes the essence and features of the formation and development of two types of urban settlements – technopolis and eco-city. The reasons and prerequisites for their formation are presented. A number of common tasks that are set between these two systems have been identified. The ever-growing dependence of mankind on technology leads to various kinds of abuses that affect people both directly and indirectly – we are talking about the environment. Given the fact that in recent decades there has been a process of increasing and expanding urban settlements (both in terms of territory and population, and the increasing complexity of various socio-economic relations and spheres) in many countries, the following points are inevitable: 1) the development of man-made manifestations and the increasing use of technological progress; 2) the impact on the environment and increasing environmental problems; 3) the need to find the most harmonious coexistence of these processes within a particular large urban settlement.