Domodedovo
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Project Summary
| Client: | Limitless LLC (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) |
| Type: | Regional Plan | Conceptual Master Plans |
| Program: | 81,600 hectares (200k acres) | Network of transit-oriented villages designed to accommodate dramatic population growth by 2020 |
| Status: | Plan completed 2007 |
Comprised of 38 districts, the Moscow Region is one of the largest Metropolitan Regions in Europe. The recent expansion of the Russian economy, coupled with a severe housing shortage, suggest rapid regional growth in the near future. Located just 20 km south of Moscow, the district of Domodedovo is strategically positioned to absorb a portion of that growth. Several advantages, including its existing transportation infrastructure and the district’s expected population growth from 125k to 450k by 2020, have led Domodedovo to be named as a key element of the Moscow Region Development Plan (MRDP).
The Domodedovo Regional Plan presents an extraordinary opportunity to accommodate the reality of urban expansion without compromising the natural landscape that gives Domodedovo its unique character. By focusing compact development along proposed transit lines, framing development with the district’s dense forests and extensive riparian network, and creating new opportunities for a range of housing and commercial developments, the Plan provides a comprehensive strategy to maintain the district’s integrity while playing a key role in Moscow’s growth.
A site study, known as ‘Parcel 64’, was conducted to test the application of the overall Plan within a more specific, local context. The 400 hectare (995 acre) site, located adjacent to the M4 Don highway and with a rail spur to the site’s south, was selected for its strong transportation accessibility and the presence of dense forests, typical throughout the region. The study serves as a model for a compact, transit-served community enriched with mixed uses and activities and complemented by its proximity to nature.
