# Reimagined Urban Neighborhoods This Modern Moscow Suburb is Designed By Zaha Hadid Architects By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-neighbourhood References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/zaha-hadid-architects-rublyovo-arkhangelskoye/57169/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com) Usually, the design of urban neighbourhoods is a task that is typically associated with municipal and other levels of government but the Russian capital city of Moscow has taken an innovative approach by enlisting the expertise of [Zaha Hadid Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-london) to construct a [futuristic new neighborhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood) in the outskirts of the city. Named Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye, this urban neighborhood is set to house over 66,000 people, as well as all the infrastructure needed for schools, shopping and transportation facilities that will connect with Moscow's subway line. However, the project also gives due importance to sustainability, with one-third of the space set to be dedicated to a [forested area, lakes and green spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet). In addition to aiming for aesthetic and design prowess, the Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye project speaks to the importance of governments and private architectural firms banding together to envision new neighborhoods for the world's growing mega-cities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Urban Neighborhoods:** Opportunity to create innovative urban neighborhoods that prioritize sustainability and design prowess. - **Collaboration Between Governments and Private Firms:** Opportunity for governments and private architectural firms to work together to envision new neighborhoods for growing mega-cities. - **Sustainable Urban Development:** Opportunity to develop urban neighborhoods that prioritize green spaces, lakes, and forested areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to collaborate with governments in designing and constructing futuristic urban neighborhoods. - **Real Estate Development:** Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in the construction of sustainable urban neighborhoods. - **Transportation Infrastructure:** Opportunity for transportation companies to provide transportation facilities that connect new urban neighborhoods with existing infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parametric Style Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-london.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Terraced Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-park-sai-sha.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Golden Age-Honoring Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestadt-aspern-housing.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Optimal Energy Research Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi.md)