Architecture of the Roscongress Urban Hub program for SPIEF 2025 has been published

For the fifth time, the Roscongress Urban Hub platform, a project of the Roscongress Foundation dedicated to the development of research and business cooperation in the field of urbanism, will operate within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

The main theme of the Roscongress Urban Hub platform at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be "The Legacy of Cities." The choice of the topic is determined by modern trends in urbanism and the public demand for the urban planning industry — how to combine the comfort and innovation of cities with the preservation of historical appearance and cultural heritage.

Urban Hub has taken a strong place on the business agenda of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. It is a space for a permanent multilateral dialogue on key aspects of urban planning and urbanism, aimed at a comprehensive solution to the challenges facing the industry. The urban environment and the development of territories serve not only the convenience of residents, but also form an essential part of the economy of cities and regions, creating tourism potential and improving the quality of life. The task of the Roscongress Urban Hub platform is to provide a discussion space in which the most effective solutions for the development of the construction industry will be developed," said Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation.

The key session of the business program "Heritage. Visionaries." The session participants will discuss how the redevelopment of architectural monuments and historical neighborhoods shapes the economy of cities, increasing tourist attractiveness and creating new points of attraction, how to create innovative inclusive cities without destroying the historical environment, and which modern architectural objects can become a legacy for future generations.

"The demands on the quality of life in cities are growing every day, with a focus on comfort and safety. The development of the urban environment requires an integrated approach, which is embedded in our new national project "Infrastructure for Life": These are social facilities, housing stock, utilities, public spaces, roads. Steps for urban development should be developed and implemented in a constant dialogue between residents, government and business, and their result should be urban development and an improvement in the quality of life of our citizens," commented Irek Fayzullin, Minister of Construction, Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation.

The discussions on the Roscongress Urban Hub platform also focused on sustainable development trends, business and cultural dialogue in building cities of the future, prospects for the housing construction market, the use of innovations and new materials, and the development of architectural and development businesses in Russia.

The architecture of the Roscongress Urban Hub business program is available on the official website of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.