Implementation of the Kursk construction and reconstruction plan in the late 1960-s and early 1970-s

Relevance. In the late 1960-s, the plan of reconstruction and development of Kursk was adjusted, which initiated the mass construction of 9-12-storey brick and large-panel houses in the creation of new neighborhoods and point development of the central part of the city, with the abolition of dilapidated one-storey housing. The process of building up and reconstruction of the city was accompanied by many difficulties, which were overcome in time and allowed to realize the planned plans of housing construction in a short time. The study of the Soviet experience of urban development can be useful in modern conditions.Purpose. To analyze the process of housing construction according to the plan of development and reconstruction of the historic center in the late 1960-s and early 1970-s.Objectives: to study the problems of implementation of the plan of building and reconstruction of the city, measures to control the progress of construction, identification and elimination of shortcomings in the work of construction organizations.Methodology. The author's methodology is based on the principle of objectivity, methods of analysis, synthesis, ideographic.Results. The implementation of the plan for the construction and reconstruction of the city of Kursk was accompanied by numerous difficulties. They were related to frequent redesigning of housing construction objects, insufficient quality of construction and finishing works, resulting in delayed delivery of objects. Control by the city authorities was of great importance in optimizing construction and combating shortcomings. The Standing Construction Commission identified shortcomings and proposed ways to solve the problems that arose during the construction process.Conclusion. During the period under study in Kursk, grandiose housing construction was carried out. Implementing the general plan of construction and reconstruction of Kursk, its improvement was carried out. Active reconstruction of the city center was carried out, where nine-storey residential buildings were built. The construction of the first houses with higher storeys improved the architectural expressiveness of the city center. But, as can be seen from the materials of the study, the pace of reconstruction of the city center remained low, the terms of construction projects were constantly disrupted. The main reasons can be considered as low mechanization, shortage of workers, under-delivery of construction materials, untimely demolition of dilapidated housing.