Moscow Conducts Socio-Cultural Study of the “My District” Program Projects
In 2025, the Strategic Development Agency CENTER, commissioned by ANO KRR “My District”, is evaluating the effectiveness of Moscow’s government program “My District”.
The research aims to assess the program’s impact on urban quality, including residents’ perceptions and expert opinions. The project uses a combination of desk and field methods: analysis of socio-demographic profiles, study of event activity, in-depth expert interviews, and telephone surveys of residents. International and Russian examples of similar programs are also examined.
Special attention is given to four sub-projects:
- “Pets in Moscow” — creating safe and comfortable dog-walking areas
- “Designing the District” — courtyard reconstruction using participatory design principles
- “District Tours” — increasing recognition and attractiveness of residential areas
- Children’s competition “About My District” — engaging youth in discussions about the urban environment
Olga GritsanHead of the Analytical Department LLC “CENTER”
Research on the program’s sub-projects falls into the category of post-project studies. In 2020, CENTER already evaluated public spaces created under “My District” in 13 districts of Moscow. In 2025, the task expanded to analyze the effects of four sub-projects and the program as a whole, including both infrastructure and residents’ perceptions.
The results will be presented at the end of 2025 and will guide program planning for the next 10 years.
Project link: centeragency.org
Photo: Agency for strategic development "CENTER"