Features of the integration of university campus territories with urban public spaces
Abstract
Features of the integration of university campus territories with urban public spaces
Incoming article date: 06.10.2025This article proposes a systematization of models for integrating university and urban public spaces. Based on an analysis of boundary permeability, functional zoning, and management models, four main types of interaction are identified: full integration, cluster integration, buffer integration, and isolation. Key characteristics, advantages, and risks are identified for each model, providing a practical tool for designing new educational environments that balance openness and academic autonomy. Attention is paid to the analysis of the management of integration processes, including hybrid governance and co-governance models necessary for overcoming institutional barriers. The study demonstrates that the cluster and buffer models are the most balanced and adaptive for contemporary Russian conditions, combining synergy with the urban environment while preserving academic identity.The proposed classification serves as a practical tool for designing campuses that balance openness and academic autonomy and can be used in developing concepts for modern educational environments.
Keywords: public spaces, university campus, urban public spaces, integration models, border permeability.