GENTRIFICATION AS A PERSPECTIVE WAY TO RENEW INDUSTRIAL AND HISTORICAL AREAS OF THE CITY

Abstract

The article provides a definition of the term "gentrification", explains its meaning and origin. It is determined that the founder of gentrification is the British social scientist Ruth Glass, who first described the process of gentrification in her book «London: Aspects of Change» in 1964. The paper analyzes and defines the main features and goals of gentrification. The concepts of "revitalization" and "gentrification" are compared and their common and individual features are highlighted. It is noted that the main goal of both processes, both gentrification and revitalization, is the renewal of the degrading historical former industrial areas of the city, with full or partial refunctionalization and adaptation to the modern needs of residents.
 The paper analyzes the current state and current problems of the industrial and historical territories of Kyiv. As a result, several main zones were identified, where old non-functioning industrial facilities are located. It has been found that over time, the "industrial model" of Kyiv city, formed in the industrial age, gradually turns into unprofitable, inefficient and neglected, which often leads to the degradation of city blocks and even entire districts. The author of the article proposes gentrification as a promising way to restore non-functioning industrial areas and abandoned industrial facilities.
 As an example of gentrification, author show the project of a new residential complex "Richert Park" in the Podolsky historical district of Kyiv. The article reveals the main aspects of the project and its main ideas. Based on the residential complex "Richert Park", an analysis was made of the revitalization of a historical heritage of architecture (Richert's factory). According to the technique that has been determined, the historical heritage is harmoniously combined with modern new buildings.