Development of the city of Perm by way of interaction between the city and the campuses
In this paper the interaction between urban environment and the universities is studied. The analysis of the current status of town-planning, city development strategies, international experience of campus design is performed. Campus classification in terms of their location in urban structure is given. The existing urban context of the analysis territory of Perm city core allows developing present academic and cultural activities, thus setting up a driver of city development as a whole. The assumption concerning the development of Perm city core based on campuses is made. The experience of collaboration between the universities and the city has been studied. The key issues relating to the integration of the universities into urban environment, as well as to the development of design concepts are connected with the level of collaboration between the city authorities, universities’ representatives and local community. The steps necessary for establishing a city as a campus are defined; they include enhancement of the existing quality of urban environment, creation of new connections and green zones, development of cycle and pedestrian traffic, modernization of wastelands and derelict lands, filling urban territory with modern functions. Development of the universities in a highly urbanized territory is mutually beneficial for both the city and the universities. The characteristics of the functional content crucial for successful development of the territory are named. The emphasis is placed on setting up a network of third places, the formation of which becomes the main objective of the study.