A brief thesaurus on the evolution of the theory of landscaping of urbanized systems

Abstract

There are three periods identified in the development of the theory of landscaping as part of the large and largest city ecosystems in Russia: 1) 1917-1965 – the paradigm of socialist garden city; 2) 1965-2000 – the emergence of urban ecology; 3) the 21st century – the beginning of a biosphere-compatible approach to urban planning. Each period is given a brief socio-economic characteristic with the outlining of the existential nation-wide problems solved by the state. The relationship between the demands of society and the theory of urban system landscaping is shown. The principles underlying the formation of eco-frames and green belts are outlined. The conditions and outcomes of landscaping theory development are shown to be different in socialist society relative to capitalism. It is demonstrated what the modern methods of naturalistic and total gardening are essentially about. An analysis of urban landscaping systems within the structures of city master plans is provided. Urban planning trends in the development of dendrology in urbanized systems are identified.

Keywords

• green areas
• urban forest
• eco-frame
• green belt
• urban ecology