Strategizing Sustainable Construction in Moscow and Moscow Region

This article describes the current strategizing of sustainable construction in Moscow and the Moscow Region and compares the Russian experience with the best practices in this sphere. The authors analyzed the economic feasibility, efficiency, and risks of introducing green technologies in the metropolitan construction sector. Moscow and the Moscow Region are gradually shifting to green methods. As new technologies penetrate all areas of public life, the state introduces sustainable technologies into urban development, e.g., electric cars, environmentally friendly public transport, green belts, etc. Despite these trends, the authorities and the population need more time to realize the importance of sustainable technologies in urban construction. The article offers some strategic recommendations for the development of green building in Moscow and the Moscow Region.