Role of water bodies in the structure of open public spaces of cities (Chermyanka river)

Most of the cities standing on rivers are currently faced with the problem of the formation of near-water depressed spaces. The paper presents the results of a study of the depressive territory of the Chermyanka River section (Moscow), in which the authors took part. Based on the results of the reconnaissance survey and sociological research, the main problems of the study area were identified. Based on the analysis of successful foreign and domestic projects for the revitalization of depressed spaces, ways of solving these problems are proposed. The paper describes an option of the reorganization of the depressed territory under consideration, developed by the authors. The choice of zoning the territory of the river into green and open public spaces has been substantiated. The functional content of public spaces and communications is described, allowing them to be combined into an integral recreational complex. The new public space will allow the Bibirevo and Otradnoye districts to be linked by a pedestrian route and will provide free movement between the banks of the river.