«Projects of Public Spaces Transformation» is carried out in the framework of the joint project of Nordic Council of Ministers and Council of Municipalities of Saint-Petersburg ‐ The City Saga. Public Spaces in Transformation. The purpose of the SAGA project is contribution to development of public spaces of Saint Petersburg and their transformation into greener, smarter and more attractive and accessible ones. St. Petersburg professionals ‐ architects, sociologists, planners and other professionals involved in the The City Saga project study the experience of Gehl Architects as well as other northern experts, rethink it in accordance with local cultural and historical context, and, in collaboration with the city and local authorities and residents form a model of public space that will make our city a better, more interesting and comfortable place.