Urban Landscape in Modern Conditions

Abstract

In ancient times, the city was a closed space, the main function of which was to protect the inhabitants. Cities in the early stages were isolated and autonomous, including economically. Regardless of the location, the layout included a central square and a market - the trade and economic center of the city, where goods were exchanged. The city remained a closed space until the advent of roads and transport capable of connecting settlements with each other, regardless of weather conditions. The emergence and development of transport has significantly accelerated the pace of life and economic processes. Thanks to transport, an economic space between cities has appeared. The development of economic relations strengthened relations between cities and reduced the need for defense. Gradually, the need for the protective walls of cities came to naught. Today, the defensive walls are for the most part a historical legacy of the past. The modern city has turned into an integral system aimed at meeting the needs of people as soon as possible. Human needs are the main engine of transformations taking place in the modern urban landscape. At present, the urban landscape and architecture are not rigidly tied to either architectural styles or national traditions of urban planning. The modern urban landscape meets the needs of people in comfort, convenience, environmental friendliness and aesthetics. The increase in urban population density, the need for mobility and convenience, as well as the modern demand for the environmental friendliness of the city as a system are the main reasons for the change in the modern urban landscape.