The concept for the development of Rostov's trade space until 2030, developed by the trade department of the city administration, will soon be sent for approval to the prosecutor's office. The document passed public hearings and was approved by the city community. Varvara Ter-Mikaelyan, specialist of the non-stationary trade development department of the department, spoke about this at a press briefing.

The need to create a concept for the development of retail space has long been ripe, since the regulatory framework governing the placement of non-stationary shopping facilities in the city is significantly outdated. The new rules are designed to bring order to this area.

The zones where shopping facilities can be located are defined in the concept. Additionally, recommendations are given for their appearance, since shopping facilities should harmoniously fit into the urban landscape.

— The department conducted a survey of citizens. It was aimed at determining the location of retail facilities. The demand was taken into account both from the point of view of economic attractiveness and those providing the population with essential goods, catering services, and household services, — says Varvara Ter-Mikaelyan.

Implementation of the concept in Rostov is progressing rapidly. The development of a similar document in other cities of Russia has just begun. Some innovations are already being introduced into everyday practice in the Don capital.

The city administration, together with the Consumer Market Department of the Rostov Region, is working to involve land plots traditionally used for trading activities in the legal turnover. The Avoska market located on Narimanov Street, the Spektr market on Kirgizskaya Street, as well as shopping facilities on 40-letiya Pobedy Avenue have already been placed in the Scheme of the placement of trade objects.