The development of underground space as a factor in improving the quality of the urban environment (on the example of the city of Volgograd

Due to the shortage of territorial resources in cities and the increase in environmental problems, the issue of developing their underground space has become very relevant. The world experience of urban planning shows that at the present stage, the strategy for solving complex socio-economic. En-vironmental and urban planning problems is being implemented by forming the spatial structure of the city, which is a multi-level and multifunctional city with maximum vertical development due to the combined use of underground space in a single urban planning plan integrated into the general development plan of the city. The article defines the positive impact of underground construction on the development of urbanized areas. Based on a comparative analysis of world experience, the main reasons that restrain the development of underground construction in Russia have been identified. The prospects for the introduction of underground construction in the urban planning practice of Volgo-grad are considered. Recommendations are given on the most suitable directions for the development of the underground space of the city