this approach represents the product of collaborative work of many national and international experts working in different fields transport ecology engineering energy efficiency spatial planning etc it combines new and old sovietera microrayon solutions including territory of a smaller size ha vs ha housing with a reduced number of storeys s more compact development underground parking to provide more space for common areas job opportunities within walking distance in ecologically friendly industries energy efficient buildings and a choice of centralized or decentralized utility systems emphasis is given to the development of intimate spaces with good quality infrastructure and amenities