Setting objectives and developing planning concepts as part of the process of design of Russian urban recreation areas (the social aspect)

摘要

The co-authors discuss the prospects for the development of urban sports facilities that may occupy both subterranean and overground spaces. The co-authors have conducted a sociological poll in several Russian cities and towns to identify the demand for the services provided by urban winter leisure parks, their attendance rate, extent of their convenience as perceived by their customers, the types of rides available, and the needs for any sports accessories. The poll findings have identified the need to take account of particular features of design driven by the demand for leisure parks. The co-authors believe that innovative design projects may accommodate changing rooms, coffee rooms, sports gear rent rooms, restaurants and cafeterias in the subterranean space, due to the insufficiency of unoccupied urban areas.