Problems of the organization of surface and underground space (e.g. historical embankments of Saint Petersburg)

The article explores modern approaches to urban environment improvement, reconstruction ofSt. Petersburg embankments in the historic center, management of pedestrian and public spaces. concept creating multifunctional underground subaqueous thruways close historical development St. has maximum potential. gives several embankment spaces from domestic foreign experience analyzes some transport problems. projects different years are studied. A new planning for solving problem separation traffic traffic, aimed at space near water is proposed