Using the node-place model on the example of Moscow metro stations

The policy of urban development focused on public transport involves the formation of high-density multifunctional areas within walking distance of passenger transport nodes. This practice has found application in Moscow, where the organization of transport hubs as multifunctional centers is being carried out - mainly on the basis of metro stations. Often the nodes are the actual centers of urban areas, so it is important to take into account the characteristics of the territories adjacent to the nodes and evaluate their interaction. As a tool for such an analysis, the empirical model "Node-Place" is proposed. It explores the relationship between transport security and the functional diversity of the territory. A number of heterogeneous indicators are combined into node and place indices, the values of which are plotted on a two-axis graph. The model assumes five "ideal-typical" situations indicating potential directions of development. Cases of using the model in Russia are unknown. The "Node-Place" model is tested on the example of eight stations of the Moscow Metro. Based on the experience of previous studies, some indicators are replaced to calculate the node index, taking into account local conditions. Difficulties with obtaining and verifying data for calculating the place index are noted. The model reveals two types of situations, which allows us to conclude that it can be used in Russian conditions to assess the development potential of territories around passenger transport hubs. It is possible to use the Node-Place model more widely at different scale levels based on the idea of a territorial optimum.