The paper analyses concepts, planning and trends in European spatial planning network on the example of Rome (Italy), Berlin-Brandenburg (Germany) and Kristiansand (Norway) in order to formulate basic model for managerial innovations and conceptual framework consisting of key managerial innovations and approaches for spatial development of the metropolises. The article discusses the integrated diversity concept, the role of local actors in spatial development, spatial approach and spatially oriented policies, initiatives in strategic spatial planning and in regional development, innovative creative forces and regional identity.

The paper analyses basic approaches which should be implemented for transformation of urban environment to preserve urban heritage values. For case study was chosen Peschanye streets district (Moscow, Russia) as an integral element of the urban environment, as a historical and cultural, experimental city district and as a potentially emergency development site. The article discusses the heritage and cultural landscape-based approach for urban development where the conservation and development are potential partners, affects principles and processes and all together can create increased value for city and citizens.

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This article dispels some of the most popular myths about the "knowledge society" and the delusions they create regarding intellectuals and intellectual activities. The analysis makes use of both research (M. McLuhan, M. Foucault, U. Eco, R. Collins) and literary (M. Bradbury) sources. Ideally, the reader should be tempted to arrive at a rather positive conclusion as regards the intrinsic ambivalence of knowledge and its live environment traditionally populated by intellectuals in our society.

The article analyzes four fundamental Russian urban planning documents: "SP 42.13330.2016. City building. Planning and development of urban and rural settlements", "Urban planning code of the Russian Federation", "Spatial development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025", "Methodology for the formation of the urban environment quality index" and one methodological document "Standard for integrated development of territories", created within the framework of the National project "Housing and urban environment", with a view to mentioning ecosystem services. Despite the fact that the concept of "ecosystem services" is absent in the studied documents, 35 types of ecosystem services are described. They were analyzed according to TEEB classification. Research Materials and MethodsIn this paper, the following Russian urban planning documents are considered: • SP 42.13330.2016. Set of rules. City building. Planning and development of urban and rural settlements. Updated version of SNiP 2.07.01-89 [4]