Integration of digital modeling into urban planning and development was discussed at the Exposition

On May 30, the All-Russian practical conference TSYFRAGRAD-2024 (lit. Digital City) was held at the International RUSSIA EXPO in Pavilion No. 46 "Energy of Life" (Ministry of Energy of Russia). Representatives of the authorities, scientific, expert and business communities discussed key issues and considered practical examples of integrating digital modeling into urban planning and development. The event took place within the framework of the All-Russian Forum "Urban Planning Week: Innovation and Development", which is held at the Exposition from May 28 to 31.  

Konstantin Mikhailik, Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities, welcomed the participants of the conference. He noted the high achievements in the digitalization of the industry, including due to the constructive dialogue between the market and consumers, decisions on which are successfully implemented by all links in the industry chain.

"I am very proud of what we have done together. In fact, we have turned the rules of the game upside down, and 'digital' has become a critical element of any construction area and in urban development in the first place. The instructions of the President of Russia on the development of supporting agglomerations, on the introduction of the idea of master planning as a large concept important for Russia, suggest that we cannot do without 'digital' here," said Konstantin Mikhailik.

Nikolay Parfentiev, Director of the Digital Development Department of the Ministry of Construction of Russia, reported on the importance of developing the digital vertical: "A lot of work is being done to form a 'digital twin' of the country. The framework of the digital vertical of urban planning has been created, in which there are two types of systems that accumulate and store data on capital construction objects - GISOGD (State Information System for Urban Planning Activities) of the Russian Federation, which will be transformed this year into GIS (State Information System) STROYCOMPLEX.RF, and GISOGD of the subjects. The registry principle will be based on these systems".

Mikhail Viktorov, President of the Association "National Association of Organizations in the Field of Information Modeling Technologies" (NOTIM), Chairman of the Committee for Urban Planning Policy, Construction and Building Materials Industry of the Moscow Confederation of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers), stressed the importance of sharing experience in the overall creative development of the industry in the connection of developers and authorities: "In addition to minimizing the risks of sanctions, one of the key advantages of Russian software is deep integration with the Russian regulatory framework. The work is carried out in close cooperation with Glavgosexpertiza and regional expertise bodies. This automation, which these developments offer, will allow them to be ahead of their Western counterparts in 3-5 years".

The All-Russian Forum "Urban Planning Week: Innovation and Development" is organized by the University of the Ministry of Construction NIISF RAASN with the support of the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation. The event is co-organized by the National Association of Organizations in the Field of Information Modeling Technologies (NOTIM). The main purpose of the forum is the exchange of experience and knowledge between representatives of authorities, scientific community, experts and business.

The event emphasizes the importance of urban planning development in modern Russia and promotes the development of strategic directions for further progress of the industry in the conditions of digitalization. Participants are expected to engage in intensive discussions dedicated to the future and innovations in urban planning, from concept to implementation of master plans, integration of digital modeling in urban development, as well as effective resource management to form a sustainable and prosperous urban space.