Nizhny Novgorod officials debate urban planning reforms after new federal law
The latest meeting of the Municipal Deputies' Club was held at the United Russia Public Support Headquarters in Nizhny Novgorod, according to the party's regional press service.
The main topic of discussion was the redistribution of powers in urban planning following the adoption of Federal Law No. 33-FZ, dated March 20, 2025, "On the General Principles of Local Self-Government within a Unified System of Public Authority."
The event brought together representatives from relevant ministries, deputies of the Nizhny Novgorod Regional Legislative Assembly, and local government officials from municipal districts across the region.
Daria Shunayeva, Minister of Urban Development and Agglomeration Development for the Nizhny Novgorod Region, presented current approaches to redistributing authority and highlighted key changes in urban planning regulations.
A central issue in the debate was the need to update master plans and develop mechanisms for swiftly amending urban planning documentation. Vasily Sukhanov, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly's Committee on Urban Development, emphasized the insufficient involvement of municipal deputies in these processes.
"Today, our task is not only to update master plans but also to establish effective mechanisms that allow for prompt changes to urban planning documents. Crucially, we must engage the deputy corps in these efforts. Without their participation, we cannot build an efficient system for managing territorial development," Sukhanov stressed.
During the meeting, participants developed specific proposals to enhance cooperation between regional and municipal authorities. These included exploring the creation of an inter-municipal inspectorate for urban planning and forming a working group with representatives from the relevant ministry and local governments. Following the discussion, attendees recommended strengthening coordination between executive and legislative branches at the municipal level, ensuring systematic information exchange, and submitting proposals to improve legal regulation to the regional Legislative Assembly's specialized committee.
Housing development and social infrastructure expansion in cities and small settlements remain key priorities under United Russia'sPeople's Program.
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