The Changes in Barnaul Park Zones over the Past 30 Years as an Indicator of the Depressive-Extensive Development of Society and Economy

Abstract

The authors argue that the decrease of green spaces in Barnaul is caused by the low economic and societal development of the Altai Krai. In this study, the authors analyze the development of park zones in Barnaul, especially of the the Industrialny [Industrial] District Park. The authors discuss the importance of park territories for leisure and recreation of unwealthy citizens. The correlation between the quality of urban life and the economic development of the city is made in the study. Moreover, it analyzes green spaces in the context of inclusive growth and sustainable development of the whole regional system. The paper assesses the greening of Barnaul districts, emphasizing the importance of green spaces in the emotional, psychological, and medical well-being of aperson. The authors presented a table with data on city districts, population, and areas of green spaces, as well as cadastral and satellite maps with the location of Industrialny Disrict Park. Based on the cartographical data, the authors calculated and demonstrated the areas lost in the post-Soviet period. Park zones become a sort of free capital, taken from public use in the interests of small population groups.