Spatial Analysis of the Transformation of the Arkhangelsk Industrial Zone

Annotation

The transformation of industrial zones in cities during the transition of economy to post-industrial development is reflected in the emergence of abandoned industrial areas on the sites of closed inefficient enterprises. At the same time, the city budget ceases to receive taxes from these areas. For a more rational use of such lands, their revitalization and renovation are necessary. The problem of using former industrial zones is typical for all cities in the Arctic. Using Arkhangelsk as an example, a retrospective analysis of the formation and transformation of its industrial zone was conducted. It does not represent a continuous space, but is located separately in several parts of the city. Based on the peculiarities of the geographical location and specialization of production, three industrial areas have been identified: Northern, Central and Southern. Analysis of the public cadastral map has determined the current state of the industrial territories of enterprises that existed in Arkhangelsk during the Soviet period. It was revealed that most of the closed enterprises are located in districts with poor transport accessibility in the northern area on island territories and partially in the southern area. These are mainly enterprises of the timber industry complex. This process contributed to the degradation of the outskirts of Arkhangelsk, especially on the island territories. At the same time, most of the remaining timber industry enterprises are located in the central part of the northern area, near the main highway connecting it to the city center and the seaport. This area is the most promising for the revitalization of production. The central industrial area has undergone the least transformation. Here, residential construction is taking place on the site of industrial sites, and public and business spaces are being created. In the southern industrial area, there are promising territories for the creation of logistics zones (the port areas of Zharovikha, Bakaritsa, and Levy Bereg). Former industrial zones on island territories can be used to create landscape parks and to develop recreation.

About authors

Igor A. Potapov, Сand. Sci. (Geogr.), Associate Professor
i.potapov@narfu.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6913-2146
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Naberezhnaya Severnoy Dviny, 17, Arkhangelsk, Russia

Vasilii L. Erokhin, PhD (Econ.), Associate Professor
basilic@list.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3745-5469
School of Economics and Management, Harbin Engineering University, Nantong str., 145, Harbin, China

Keywords

transformation, industrial zone, timber industry, Arctic cities, Arkhangelsk

DOI

https://doi.org/10.37482/issn2221-2698.2025.60.81

UDC

[711.554:330.341](470.11)(045)