SEARCH FOR WAYS OF INTENSIFICATION USE OF CITY TERRITORY

The article considers Land Management as an effective technique for improving the quality of life in cities. It emphasizes the importance of the distribution of socio-economic activities according to various parameters to increase the efficiency of the use of the urban area. Major categories of activities such as residential, commercial, transport, public and government institutions are considered in order to maintain a balance between them. The article also notes the importance of land use planning for sustainable development and optimal use of resources in conditions of limitation. It highlights that urban areas with high population density should be developed according to master plans that include land use plans. The article also notes that urbanization needs adequate leadership, which is provided through regional planning, urban planning, land use planning, transport policy, and public administration. The paper also highlights the advantages of compact cities with multiple uses, such as reducing fuel consumption, urban land use, and ensuring sociocultural development. Studying the experience of Europe, the USA and Australia proved the expediency of promoting spatially compact cities with various goals. It has been studied that compact cities offer the opportunity to reduce fuel consumption for travel, as homes, work and recreation are located close to each other. They are also favored because urban land can be reused, while rural land outside the city is protected. A good quality of life is believed to be supported by a high concentration of people, which provides social conditions conducive to liveliness, vivacity, and cultural production and consumption.