Information support of urban planning activities in Russia

Abstract

Issues of digitalization and information support of urban planning activities are now becoming particularly relevant against the background of introducing the new innovation economy in all territorial governmental levels. To date, the processes of state information systems implementing for urban planning activities (ISUPA) in the regions of Russia continue, but the conceptual model of the systems in question, which can serve as a basis for developers, has not been formed. The aim of the research is to create a conceptual model of information support for urban planning in the Russian Federation by identifying directions of its transformation. The goal was achieved in the process of retrospective analysis and determining the directions of domestic ISUPA transformation. The authors carried out a retrospective critical analysis of information provision of urban planning activity in Russia (ISUP), as a result of which patterns and trends of development were identified. The directions of ISUP transformation were determined. We formulated the basic principles of construction and functioning of state information systems to ensure urban development (SISUPA). A conceptual model of modern SISUPA was constructed. A set of functional capabilities of the system is defined. The proposed conceptual model of SISUPA and the principles of its construction and operation can be used in the process of SISUPA further improvement in any region of the Russian Federation. The studies show that although digitalization in Russia in the field of urban planning goes steadily, there are problems with the implementation of measures to create a comprehensive ISUP in due time.