Shcheholska S. Densification of the built-up terrains of historically established city (on the example of Lviv)

In the dissertation work the purpose of research is reached, influence features of densification of the built-up terrains of cities on quality of the urban environment are established. Іnvestigates building density in the theoretical concepts of urban planning. Іndicates the importance of an integrated approach to the formation of the urban environment, based on regulatory and optimization strategies based on quantitative and qualitative indicators of the urban environment. The calculation method of density indicators in the international and Ukrainian theoretical and normative literature is investigated. Analyzes the experience of building consolidation in European cities and, in particular, Ukraine. Qualitative characteristics of the urban environment are analyzed in comparison with quantitative indicators of building density. Examines the nature of buildings consolidation in the city of Lviv and the impact of this process on the quality of the urban environment during the development of the city. It is determined that the primary tool for building densification are residential neighborhoods, which are implemented due to new construction and reconstruction projects. Examines the functional-planning, architectural-spatial, socio-psychological characteristics of the urban environment, during the densification, and their alliance with quantitative and qualitative indicators. Іnvestigates the nature of compaction of buildings of different functional purposes. Reveals that the appliance of densification methods based on different combinations of quantitative and qualitative indicators, enables the formation of different new values and qualities of the urban environment and changing at local and city levels. To regulate and control the process of densification, the author's method is proposed in order to improve the quality of the urban environment and improve the level of comfort for people. Key words: densification, urban density, building density, building development, intensification, building quarter, residential quarter, urban environment.