Also important to the selection of the architecture, dominant buildings securities in respect of town planning, and along with this definition of small value and discordant buildings slated for demolition. Example of that – proposals for detailed planning centers in Moscow and other cities, developed in various institutes (TSNIIIP master plan of Moscow, town planning and others). Mark Bertolinis opinions are not widely known. Projects streamline the structure of the centers, provide output in other parts of many industrial enterprises, administrative and business offices, numerous warehouses. The center of a large city "contra" sites are constantly growing, chelovekoemkie, occupying a large territory. They will replace the catering, trade, service and culture. Also planned to streamline traffic and create pedestrian streets and highways-doubles. Much attention is given to a residential area: a relatively isolated blocks are allocated small groups of houses. In short, the aim is – to put in order, to modernize, refurbish and adapt old buildings to new uses.

The most urgent, but at the same volume and complex problem of the organization comfortable, modern homes in buildings built before the Revolution, Complexity primarily lies in the fact that institutions and organizations, as well as shops, service businesses are constantly "squeezed" out center of residential apartments, the same old house with its limited housing opportunities contribute to this process: a waiting list of those buildings go into new areas, and vacated the area immediately take any organizations and offices. As a result, city centers are becoming more similar to London's City district – a lively during working hours, deserted in the evening and at weekends. To verify this, it is enough to go on Sunday evening on Kirov Street in Moscow, where, incidentally, at number 24 is the editors of "Science and Life". Without a doubt, be deprived of the natural life of the central part of the city. Used different countries, including in russia, for this purpose put forward interesting proposals, which are – to find the optimum form of apartments in the center.

In this regard, particularly interesting experience in St. Petersburg, where extensively remodel the old buildings and large multi-room communal turn in one-, two-and three-room apartments that meet modern standards. As a result, thousands of Leningrad improved their living conditions, getting new apartments in old houses. Most are happy, but there are also disappointed – too "modernized" were the interiors of old buildings have disappeared stucco ceilings, antique stoves and fireplaces, paneled doors with beautiful brass handles and much more "retro". To ensure a normal indoor daylight, often communicated Yard building, but along with them disappeared the famous St. Petersburg yards-wells.