Integration of natural systems into the urban environment: the 21st century St. Petersburg landscape school studies

Relevance of the methodology for planning landscape and city’s greening systems developing with the focus on identifying historical prerequisites and continuity of experience in integrating the ecosystem approach into theory and practice is considered. The analysis results of the first quarter 21st century dissertation studies on natural systems integrating into the urban environment at the urban planning level for contemporary agglomeration issues are presented in the table and diagrams form. Professor V.A. Nefedov, Doctor of Architecture in St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering scientific work significance for the architectural and landscape school formation and the development of the profession is highlighted.