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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
Moscow is one of the greenest megacities in the world. Its natural areas occupy almost half of the city’s area, and about 90 percent of city residents live near parks. Improving the ecology and increasing the healthy life expectancy of Muscovites remain among the main priorities in the city’s development. This is ensured by the green framework and accessibility of natural areas.
Green areas within walking distance help city dwellers lead a healthy lifestyle at any age. A high-quality natural environment reduces stress, has a positive effect on well-being, and helps maintain harmony in the active pace of life in a metropolis. This is proven by many studies.
The current monitoring of green spaces in Moscow shows that their quality is generally stable – more than 90 percent of them are in good and satisfactory condition. Long-term observations show that the vegetation in the capital maintains sustainable viability.
A high-quality environment helps protect people’s health. In November last year, the Moscow City Duma deputies adopted a law on the protection and use of green space. Now the city has all the necessary tools to achieve maximum environmental well-being of the metropolis, which will benefit its residents.
The modernized approach to protecting and developing the capital’s green fund will be comprehensive and systemic, it reflects the best and most progressive global practices of managing natural systems. An increase in the quality of greening and its positive impact on the well-being of city residents and the entire urban ecosystem is expected.
Legislative regulation will extend to all natural zones, and not just to specially protected natural areas, as it was before. This will allow not only to cover all existing green zones in the capital, but also to create new ones – work to increase such territories will continue, and parks, squares and even courtyards near houses will be under maximum protection.
Moscow continues to implement the concept of sustainable urbanism and the 15-minute city. It assumes pedestrian accessibility of key objects for residents of each district. According to the concept, a city dweller should be able to get to everything he needs within a quarter of an hour: a workplace, social facilities, shops, restaurants, parks and other places.
Comfortable and well-maintained green spaces within walking distance of city residents will help them enjoy the beauty of nature, escape from the bustle of the city and relax. Natural areas will continue to be the most important component for maintaining health in an active lifestyle, they will actively develop and please city residents.
The new systemic environmental policy will allow the city to work more effectively to improve the quality of green spaces and increase their accessibility for all residents.
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