Aspects Of Urban Planning Research Articles

Preface

The Geomatics International Conference (GeoICON) is an annual scientific meeting organized by Department of Geomatics Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya, Indonesia, since 2016. The conference carried out a theme, “Geospatial Technology for Mapping the Future: Integrated Mapping for Sustainable Development”. This theme is chosen because we believe that harnessing geospatial technology for comprehensive mapping is instrumental in supporting sustainable development across diverse sectors. Geospatial technology provides a powerful means to collect, analyze, and visualize critical spatial data, enabling informed decision-making for environmental conservation, urban planning, disaster management, resource allocation, and many other aspects crucial to sustainable development. By exploring innovative applications and interdisciplinary approaches within geospatial technology, this conference aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future.The 8th Geomatics International Conference (GeoICON) 2023 presents a diverse and comprehensive agenda with eight focal topics, each addressing crucial aspects of geospatial technology and its applications. These topics such as: (A) Geodesy and Geodynamics; (B) Geology and Geophysics; (C) Spatial Data Infrastructure; (D) Geography and Urban Environment; (E) Agriculture and Forestry; (F) Mining and Energy; (G) Cadastral Mapping; and (H) Marine Environment. The 8th GeoICON 2023 has the rich and multifaceted backgrounds of our esteemed speakers, drawn from various sectors, including government agencies, industries, and esteemed academics. This convergence of expertise ensures a dynamic exchange of knowledge, perspectives, and innovations, fostering a vibrant platform for the exploration and advancement of geospatial technology across diverse domains.List of Keynote Speakers, The 8th GeoICON 2023 Committee are available in this Pdf.

Study of the correlation between road connectivity values towards walkability on Jendral Sudirman Street, Pangkalpinang using the space syntax method

Pedestrian paths are an important aspect of urban planning as a basic human activity in terms of smoothness, safety and comfort. Road network connectivity and integration including those affecting pedestrian volume. In this measurement can be done with the space syntax method. Diagrammatic configuration through the space syntax method effectively characterizes the connectivity and integration of spaces, hinging on three fundamental spatial concepts, one of which is axial space. This study aims to examine the correlation of road connectivity to pedestrian interest (walkability). With the space syntax method, plan analysis and evaluation can be done before the implementation of the design. The area Jendral Sudirman street was chosen as a case study. This research employs quantitative methods within the frameworks of descriptive analysis and simulation. Descriptive analysis here aims to explain the findings of field data and numerical data accurately and systematically. Result shows that the value of connectivity and integration can affect pedestrian interest. With the application of pedestrian facilities on roads with high connectivity and integration values, it will increase walkability.

A global-scale review of smart city practice and research focusing on residential neighbourhoods

Smart cities have emerged as a pivotal aspect of urban planning and policy, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance sustainability and citizens' quality of life. Nonetheless, the focus on residential neighbourhoods, integral components of cities, has been notably lacking in the sphere of smart city planning and policy. This paper endeavours to assess the evolution of smart cities in relation to neighbourhoods, elucidating dimensions and sectors while concentrating on comprehending project applications and their outcomes. This study employs a systematic literature review to ascertain the role of neighbourhoods within smart cities. Using content analysis, this methodology facilitates the accumulation of insights into smart city research and practice at the neighbourhood level. The paper empirically addresses these findings, identifying dimensions and pertinent sectors concerning residential neighbourhoods.Furthermore, it delves into projects and applications, elaborating on their implementation across diverse sectors. The analysis discerns gaps in technology-driven development planning for varying neighbourhood types within smart cities. Introducing technology-driven advancements into existing urban settings presents substantial challenges, particularly for developing nations, primarily due to limitations and constraints imposed by their current built environments. The study further underscores the perils tied to implementing city-level policies at the neighbourhood scale, prompting a query about their inclusivity. The findings imply the imperative of integrating physical planning and technology-driven solutions within smart city development, with a keen focus on neighbourhoods' social and physical characteristics. This approach becomes particularly significant when considering the inherent risks and constraints that accompany technology-based urban enhancements in the context of neighbourhoods.

City Architectural Color Recognition Based on Deep Learning and Pattern Recognition

The collection of information about buildings and their colors is an important aspect of urban planning. The intelligent recognition of buildings using image information plays a significant role in the development of smart cities and urban planning. This thesis proposes a building color-recognition technique based on morphological features utilizing convolutional neural networks and the K-means clustering algorithm of image-recognition technology. The proposed method can identify buildings in images and classify them into two categories, buildings and panoramas, for color extraction and matching. This method involves training convolutional neural networks on deep learning so that the buildings can be differentiated and segmented. Subsequently, the K-means algorithm extracts colors from the segmented building images. The extracted building category, color, and text information were analyzed to obtain a comparison and analysis results of buildings and panoramas. The results demonstrated that the system is capable of accurately segmenting buildings, as well as extracting colors from both buildings and panoramas separately. It can also contribute to the extraction and presentation of color schemes in smart city planning and provide valuable insights for the future development of urban colors.

Taking steps forward: Innovative evaluation of pedestrian infrastructure through a multivariate analysis

This study presents a detailed evaluation of urban pedestrian infrastructure in an emerging economy. By leveraging Google Street View, the research measures different variables that affect pedestrian mobility and safety. Descriptive data analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis are used to interpret and display the collected data. The study’s primary contribution is a comprehensive assessment of urban pedestrian infrastructure, identifying factors that influence pedestrian mobility and safety, as well as revealing patterns in the built pedestrian environment. Secondly, the research highlights the importance of evaluating pedestrian infrastructure and their consequences for pedestrian mobility and safety, suggesting public policies to enhance infrastructure.In general, a longitudinal comparison of pedestrian infrastructure, based on a comprehensive case study conducted in Barranquilla, Colombia, clearly illustrates the positive impact resulting from substantial investments in pedestrian safety, mobility, and crossing facilities. The extraction of data from both pre-investment (2014) and post-investment (2022) periods allows to conduct an innovative and robust assessment of pedestrian infrastructure. Overall, this study provides valuable insights of the design, maintenance, and pedestrian infrastructure improvement, while stressing the need for ongoing focus on this vital aspect of urban planning.

ТЕНДЕНЦИИ АРХИТЕКТУРНОГО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ И ГРАДОСТРОИТЕЛЬНОГО РАЗМЕЩЕНИЯ КРУПНЕЙШИХ СТАДИОНОВ

Currently, Russia at the state level actively supports and popularizes sports and a healthy lifestyle. In this regard, the development of sports infrastructure facilities, including demonstration ones, such as stadiums, is underway. The article briefly describes the world experience in the formation of the planning structure of stadiums. Five years after the commissioning of the stadiums leased as part of the 2018 World Cup, an analysis of the functional and planning structure is carried out, the impact on the transformation of the adjacent territories is determined. On this basis, the features of the urban planning of the largest stadiums are identified. Taking into account the location, the main layout schemes are identified and described, the enlarged most characteristic aspects of the functional and planning structure of the largest modern stadiums are presented. Modern trends in the formation of the planning structure of stadiums related to urban planning and technological aspects are presented. Three options for the location of stadiums are described, in view of the urban planning situation. In accordance with this, the general plan structure and the planning structure of the facility are determined. Modern stadiums are multifunctional objects that have a complex planning structure with the possibility of transformation for holding various kinds of events, as well as including different functional objects taking into account the specific urban planning situation.

Approximating Linear Programming by Geometric Programming and Its Application to Urban Planning

In this study, we approximated linear programming by geometric programming; the developed method converts linear programming to geometric programming. We applied the developed method to Neighbourhood planning, a vital aspect of urban planning, and obtained the optimal cost of Neighbourhood designs. The method demonstrated that geometric programming is a robust non-linear optimization model that can be extended to approximate linear optimization problems. This method has obvious advantages in the sense that it allows every decision variable to contribute to the optimal objective function. This is not the case with the known regular Simplex method and the Interior Point Algorithm of solution to linear programming which assign zeros to some variables when the matrix of the non-basic variables is rectangular or when some of the non-basic variables did not enter the basis. The developed method was used to find the global optimal solution, optimal primal and dual decision variables. The solution was better compared to the linear programming method via Simplex method or Interior Point Algorithm because it achieved the global optimal solution. We observed that in addition to achieving the global optimal solution, we obtained the optimal dual decision variables which was absent in the other methods and all the primal decision variables have value against the other methods that assigned some of the variables with zeroes.

Persistent, pragmatic and prolific: Urban master planning in Accra, Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe

This paper interrogates the persistence of urban master planning in African cities. Critiques of master planning in Africa label it as a stifling product of colonial legacies, an inappropriate imposition of external ideas, or a device to achieve the goals of global actors, all seen as being at odds with the rapidly changing settlement patterns and needs of many African urban contexts. This paper instead focuses on the role of local planning actors in the demand for and the production of master plans and proposes a different analytical perspective on the role of master planning in African urban contexts. Notably, we point to the weak presence of master planning in colonial contexts, in contrast with the strong activation of master plans to shape the ambitions of newly independent governments. We observe also the nuanced interactions between local actors and transnational circuits and influences in devising and implementing plans. The paper presents three case studies which demonstrate the persistence of master planning practices through the post-independence period and their proliferation in contemporary moments. We document the diverse range of local actors who have chosen to retain or revise colonial planning legacies, initiate new city-wide master planning, or solicit, shape and assume responsibility for master planning promoted by transnational circuits of development and planning. We find that actors embedded in local or national institutions, and a wide variety of transnational actors, are driven by a range of, at times conflicting, interests and ideas about what planning is and is meant to do. Historical surveys and in-depth interviews with current actors, as well as those from the recent past in Accra (Ghana), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Lilongwe (Malawi), help us to identify three aspects of urban master planning which challenge existing interpretations. We observe that master planning has been a persistent presence, although often taking a more ephemeral form in extended “silent” periods when outdated but valued plans remained operative. We note that complex political tensions and institutional landscapes shape enthusiasm for, and control over the nature, preparation, adoption and implementation of master plans, including their being side-lined or resisted – local-national dynamics are crucial here. This leads to a pragmatic engagement with transnational actors to bring forward different kinds of plans. The prolific production of master plans supported by multiple transnational actors in poorly resourced contexts constitutes a dynamic, although at times counterproductive, terrain of visioning and practical planning initiatives seeking to grapple with the pace and unpredictability of urbanisation. Our analysis provides an opening for considering the politics of urban planning from an African-centric perspective and as an active part of African urbanization.

Bibliometric Analysis of Publications Related to Sociopetal and Sociofugal Spaces

Sociopetal and sociofugal spaces are important aspects of urban planning and design. However, no study has examined these spaces systematically, using a bibliometric perspective. This study explored the status of sociopetal and sociofugal spaces through analysis of 869 papers obtained from Google Scholar. This study’s results revealed an increasing number of publications focusing on sociopetal and sociofugal spaces over the last decade. The bibliometric analysis also showed that English was the dominant publication language and ProQuest was the most widely used source (database) for finding the papers. Besides, the most frequent keywords used were “Hall” and “chair.” The most influential document was cited 111,336 times, while the greatest number of publications were produced by Robert Sommer. These results can help architecture, urban design, and environmental psychology professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of sociopetal and sociofugal space and their planning and design implications.

ГРАДОСТРОИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАЗМЕЩЕНИЯ ВЭС НА ТЕРРИТОРИИ САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКОЙ АГЛОМЕРАЦИИ В АКВАТОРИИ ФИНСКОГО ЗАЛИВА

The article deals with urban planning aspects of the installation of wind power plants on the territory of the St. Petersburg agglomeration in the waters of the Gulf of Finland.
 The main method of research is the analysis of various data: the legislative framework, natural and climatic conditions, scientific research, established routes of large vessels and visual and spatial characteristics. The collected information is plotted on a summary map-scheme that allows you to identify and evaluate the areas of the Gulf of Finland suitable for the installation of wind farms.
 As a result of the study, the presence of four zones suitable for the installation of wind power plants in the bay was established. These zones are located on both sides of the complex of flood defenses of St. Petersburg, as well as along the northern shore of the bay between the village of Lisiy Nos and the public and business complex "Lakhta Center". Each of the identified zones has a different set of climatic, compositional and spatial characteristics that provide flexibility in decision-making and the ability to create a unique architectural ensemble. Recommendations are also given on the choice of a methodology for assessing the degree of influence of planned objects on the established tourist panoramas and views of the city in cases when the territory under consideration for development is outside the legally protected zones.

POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION OF CITIES IN UKRAINE IN AREAS OF THE BELLIGHERATIVE LANDSCAPES’ SPREAD

Problem statement. The war of Russia against Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, brought the destruction of a large number of cities and villages in the regions that were in the zone of military operations. Many populated areas, regardless of their size and status in the country's settlement system, have been completely destroyed. In their place, only ruins remained, pits from houses burned down and broken to stone, countless craters from explosions and other types of disturbed territories. Unfortunately, as of April 2023, the war is still going on. On the territory of cities and villages, in fields and forests, on the banks of rivers, on the tops and slopes of hills and beams, along the roads connecting the settlements, as well as in other places located where battles were or continue to be fought, special types of landscapes have arisen, referred to in scientific publications as belligerative. They have special functioning mechanisms, special schemes for the destruction of the matrices of matter exchange, energy, information, momentum, and goal-setting, which exist both in zonal natural landscapes and in azonal anthropogenic landscapes. The area of belligerative landscapes is growing, and it is they who now dominate the ruined settlements and around them. The revival of cities after our victory is impossible without knowledge of the architectural and urban planning aspects of belligerative landscapes. The purpose of the article is to reveal the urban planning aspects of belligerent landscapes and the algorithm for their further accounting.

STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE CONDITIONS OF POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION

The article is devoted to the study of problems and prospects for the development of urban construction in Ukraine during the period of post-war reconstruction. Urban construction plays an important role in ensuring the ecological and historical sustainability of cities, therefore, taking into account these aspects, the urban construction industry should be developed. The successful development of urban construction requires cooperation between government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions and the public. It examines issues related to the state of the urban environment, ecology and historical aspects of urban planning. The algorithm for monitoring compliance with urban planning norms and rules during the construction of real estate objects is described in detail. Issues related to the competence of urban construction in the system of post-war reconstruction are also discussed. The article includes conclusions about the role of urban construction in post-war reconstruction and prospects for the development of this area in the future. The purpose of the article is to identify the current problems of the development of urban construction in Ukraine in the conditions of post-war reconstruction and to identify the prospects for the development of this industry. The article contains an analysis of the state of urban construction in Ukraine, identifies problems and prospects for the development of the urban construction industry, and also offers recommendations for improving the situation in this industry. The conditions of post-war reconstruction required effective planning and development of cities, which was an important component of the state's recovery process. The development of urban planning documents and their control helped to ensure compliance with norms and rules in construction and to ensure the quality of new buildings. Urban construction plays an important role in ensuring the ecological and historical sustainability of cities, therefore, taking into account these aspects, the urban construction industry should be developed. The successful development of urban construction requires cooperation between government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions and the public. Keywords: urban planning, urban construction and economy, post-war reconstruction.

Technopark formation with reagrd to wind power industry

The article describes the formation of technology parks with regard to the wind power industry in the Rostov region. The main aspects of urban planning and functional planning are formulated for technoparks, the production component of wind power systems with consideration of existing settlements, logistics ties, production needs, and economic efficiency.Purpose: To formulate the main aspects of promotion and organization of technology parks focused on the development of the wind power systems in the Rostov region.Research findings: The analysis is given to the scientific and production components of the wind power industry, the main functional and planning aspects of the IT sphere, and the production component focused on the alternative wind power. In this regard, the possibility of creating scientific clusters contributing to the quality of life and attracting leading specialists to the region is identified.Novelty: Consideration and further development of the functional and planning structure of technoparks focused on the promotion and development of the regional wind power industry.

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HISTORICAL PLANNING OF THE QUARTER WITH THE FORMATION OF MODERN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE HISTORICAL BUILDING IN LUBEK

The article notes that the preservation of historical urban planning is an important aspect of modern urban planning, which contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage and the formation of the city's identity. However, to achieve this goal, a scientific approach is necessary, which includes a detailed analysis of the territory, research of historical archives and documents, design and implementation of plans taking into account modern requirements for urban planning. The article pays special attention to historical styles of planning quarters and districts, particularly in old cities such as Kyiv. It is noted that preservation of historical urban planning can be a difficult task due to the fact that it often does not meet modern requirements, for example, to ensure the comfort of residents and insolation. Therefore, it is important to strike a balance between the preservation of the historical territory and compliance with modern urban planning requirements. In general, the article provides clear examples of how historical urban planning can be preserved and ensured its compliance with modern requirements of urban planning, which is an important element of the formation of the cultural heritage and identity of the city.
 In addition, the article compares different approaches to the development of urban planning in new districts of European cities, in particular, Amsterdam and Kyiv. Attention is drawn to the development of green areas and open spaces in new districts and their harmonious combination with historical planning. An example of a new district of modern housing in Amsterdam is given, which continues the theme of the development of quarter buildings of the city's historical planning.
 Special attention is paid in the article to the problem of restoration of historical planning in the districts of the old city. The example of the "Founding Quarter" of the German city of LЯbeck is used to analyze this issue. The reasons for the destruction of the historical core of the city, the modernist features of reconstruction in the post-war period are considered and analyzed. The modern project of restoration of this district with the return of historical streets, layout of buildings, their separate volumes was analyzed.

CLASSIFICATION AND STRUCTURAL MODEL OF CONFLICTS: ARCHITECTURAL AND TOWN PLANNING CONTEXT

The article analyzes existing classifications of spatial conflicts. The hybrid criteria for assessing spatial conflicts, which are concentrated around society, communities, government institutions and the activities of investors. The determined classification provided grounds for introducing and justifying a new structural model of conflicts, which represents the relationships between the branches of government, investors and society, which are connected in a double and triple interaction. 
 Based on the analysis of the existing conflict classification system, approaches to conflict analysis in the field of urban planning and architecture, the following conclusions can be conclusions.
 The article analyzes the existing methods and the existing system of classifications, approaches to the analysis of conflict research, presents the distribution scheme of conflict spheres, which are divided into three main directions of the appearance of spatial conflicts: by the sphere of conflict deployment, the sphere of conflict flow, the sphere of conflict influence.
 On the basis of this analysis, the hybrid criteria for the classification of conflicts, which are grouped around three integral characteristics that create prerequisites for the appearance of spatial conflicts, such as: society, government, investor, are substantiated. This classification made it possible to substantiate the structural model in the form of three components: society, government and investor.
 Conducting an analysis of conflict research in various subject areas indicates the insufficiency of consideration among urban planning specialists or the lack of organic unity of legal and urban planning aspects of the peculiarities of the problems of social, legal conflicts, as well as conflicts in the field of urban planning and architecture, which allows to systematize tasks for solving key problems.

Stewardship and green infrastructure in England. Planning perspectives informed through an investigation of urban green infrastructure

The aim of this study is to explore the relationships and perspectives of stakeholders involved in the stewardship of ‘urban green infrastructure’ in England. We used stewardship of the urban forest network (trees and associated green space) as a focal point by referring to four meanings of ‘Stewardship’, i.e. Motivation, Ethic, Outcome and Action proposed by Peçanha Enqvist et al. (2018). We studied the perspectives of stakeholders through a multi-regional approach, in five English cities (Newcastle/Gateshead, Leeds, Sheffield, Coventry and Bristol), assessing their views expressed via questionnaire and analysing responses through NVivo. We found support for stewardship as a key aspect of urban green infrastructure planning, one that encourages ‘bottom up’ participation. In the specific area of urban forestry in England we propose that to ensure a co-stewardship role, planning professionals and citizens should work together at all levels to identify key roles and stewardship niches that are complementary.

Evaluation of Land Use Efficiency in Tehran’s Expansion between 1986 and 2021: Developing an Assessment Framework Using DEMATEL and Interpretive Structural Modeling Methods

This paper aims to reveal the shortcomings of the land use efficiency assessment formula presented in SDG 11.3.1 Indicator and develop a framework that can provide urban planners with a more accurate understanding of the variables influencing and/or influenced by urban expansion. Based on the mentioned formula, Tehran never experienced urban shrinkage between 1986 and 2021, as shown by the relationship between land consumption and population growth. However, the research findings indicate that land allocation patterns have not only decreased most urban services per capita, but have also undermined ecosystem services during this period. In this paper, we propose a new assessment framework by which a dual aspect of urban planning is addressed, namely providing sustainable urban services while protecting natural resources, and using ecosystem services sustainably to support cost–beneficial urbanization. For this purpose, a total of ten mainly repeated contributing variables were collected in the categories of environmental, physical-spatial, and economic–social effects of urban expansion. A questionnaire based on these variables was prepared, and 14 urban planning experts collaborated to classify the variables and identify causal relationships between them. In the following, data obtained from the questionnaires were analyzed using DEMATEL and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) methods to determine which variables influence and/or are influenced by urban expansion (and to what extent). Third-level variables that directly influence urban expansion include transportation (A6), infill development (A7), and entrepreneurship (A10). Spatial justice (A8) and housing and population attraction (A9) were identified as middle-level variables that both affect and are affected by urban expansion. Finally, land surface temperature (A1), air pollution (A2), sewage and waste (A3), water resources (A4), and vegetation (A5) were identified as first-level variables that are mainly affected by urban expansion.

Exploring the Spatial Effects of Built Environment on Quality of Life Related Transportation by Integrating GIS and Deep Learning Approaches

Understanding the quality of life related to transportation plays a crucial role in enhancing commuters’ quality of life, particularly in daily trips. This study explores the spatial effects of built environment on quality of life related to transportation (QoLT) through the combination of GIS application and deep learning based on a questionnaire survey by focusing on a case study in Sukhumvit district, Bangkok, Thailand. The Geographic Information System (GIS) was applied for spatial analysis and visualization among all variables through a grid cell (500 × 500 sq.m.). In regard to deep learning, the semantic segmentation process that the model used in this research was OCRNet, and the selected backbone was HRNet_W48. A quality-of-life-related transportation indicator (life satisfaction) was implemented through 500 face-to-face interviews and the data were collected by a questionnaire survey. Then, multinomial regression analysis was performed to demonstrate the significant in positive and negative aspects of independent variables (built environment) with QoLT variables at a 0.05 level of statistical significance. The results revealed the individuals’ satisfaction from a diverse group of people in distinct areas or environments who consequently perceived QoLT differently. Built environmental factors were gathered by application of GIS and deep learning, which provided a number of data sets to describe the clusters of physical scene characteristics related to QoLT. The perception of commuters could be translated to different clusters of the physical attributes through the indicated satisfaction level of QoLT. The findings are consistent with the physical characteristics of each typological site context, allowing for an understanding of differences in accessibility to transport systems, including safety and cost of transport. In conclusion, these findings highlight essential aspects of urban planning and transport systems that must consider discrepancies of physical characteristics in terms of social and economic needs from a holistic viewpoint. A better understanding of QoLT adds important value for transportation development to balance the social, economic, and environmental levels toward sustainable futures.

Urban planners’ perspectives of public participation in planning in Nigeria

Public/community participation is globally recognized today as an integral aspect of urban planning. This is evident in various international, national, and local planning standards, regulations, and policies. This is no different in Nigeria where the various national and state level planning regulations incorporate this integral part of planning. This study investigates the extent of public participation in planning in Rivers State, Nigeria. Urban planners working in Rivers State were interviewed and academic papers on public participation in planning reviewed. This work finds that despite the mandatory legal provision for public inclusion in the planning process, it is largely not implemented in practice in the formal planning process. The lack of public participation in the planning process is a major reason for poor public support of plans which impacts successful execution. For Nigeria to achieve goals of having sustainable and vibrant urban communities, it is essential to begin implementing the planning laws which mandates public participation by meaningfully involving the public in urban planning processes. This will ensure a broader acceptance and instil a feeling of ownership of plans and processes among citizens which will enhance sustainable planning and development.

ARCHITECTURAL AND URBAN PLANNING ASPECTS OF THE MANDALA

Problem statement. In the history of urban planning over the past 150−200 years, the historical continuity of the uniquely deep architectural and urban planning knowledge developed by generations of architects of the planet has disappeared. As a result, buildings and structures began to be created as formal-pragmatic objects opposing the objective laws of astroplanetary exchange connections, the spatio-temporal matrix of functioning has always been the basis for the construction of various objects in culture all peoples and civilizations of the past without exception. The energy-informational surface of the continents was destroyed. Under the cities, the so-called “black noise” arose − a harbinger of planetary and regional natural disasters that appear in places of power lines destruction of exchange links between the planet Earth and the Great Cosmic Grid − a kind of Universe frame. The networks of the 20th century cities cut off these lines and disconnected our planet from the Universe. How this may end further is not difficult to guess. However, the planet Earth itself began to enter a new region of galactic space, the failure to take into account the properties of which are just as dangerous as the destruction of the reticulate links between the Earth and the Cosmos. As a result, in fact, the World of earthlings is now on the verge of such physical and energy changes in the environment, which, with their further development, will lead to the transformation of continents, peoples, states, economies, and the population of earthlings. All this requires an immediate search for a way out of a series of impending dangers. As you know, everything new is a well-forgotten old. It is necessary to remember the ancient teachings about architecture and urban planning, and adapt them in relation to modern conditions, which, moreover, continue to change. Among the legacy of past eras that need to be revived and rethought is the doctrine of Mandalas − unique multidimensional structures that were once used to create buildings and populated areas. The purpose of the article is to reveal the architectural and urban planning aspects of mandalas and show how they can be used in modern conditions.