Theoretical foundations of sustainable development of historical settlements

An attempt was made to review scientific research in the field of urban development of historical cities, historical settlements, the theoretical foundations of the sustainable development of historical settlements. The development of historical settlements is considered from the perspective of the idea of historical, architectural, urban planning heritage as non-renewable material cultural resources - objects of cultural heritage (historical and cultural monuments), valuable city-forming objects and objects of protection of historical settlements, which are the competitive advantage of such settlements in relation to other territories. A consolidated analysis of research areas on this topic was performed. Scientific and other works devoted to historical cities, their preservation and development are considered. A classification table of generalization of scientific research on the topic of preservation and development of historical territories, historical cities and historical settlements is given. Areas of research based on architectural, urban planning and socio-economic aspects have been identified.