The Koltsovo Master Plan is a sustainable mixed use residential development focused around creating a family oriented community. The approach is to celebrate the unique park edge by creating a series of connection "fingers" directly linking residents with green space and recreational facilities.

The Koltsovo Master Plan takes into account the unique climatic conditions of the Greater Novosibirsk district to maximize comfort within the public realm and create opportunities to develop buildings that are attractive and use less resources to operate. The following components were introduced into the plan:

Climatic Response

• Vegetation and topography is designed to mitigate impacts of wind chill
• Buildings and block layouts are designed to optimize solar access

Green Infrastructure

• More water efficient
• District heat and power
• Waste collection

Green Building Design

• More energy efficient
• More water efficient
• Maximize passive heating and cooling
• Reclaim waste water

Reduce Carbon Emissions

• Walkable community with access to transit

Storm Water Management

• Street design incorporates water collection and filter run off as well as provide temporary storage

Parks and Open Space

• The main attraction is connection to parks and the natural setting
• Park is also a working landscape to capture and improve the quality of storm water
• Trees break the cold southerly winds in winter
• Variety of landscapes from manicured open space to more wild growth, wetlands and urban agriculture

Promoting healthy lifestyles

• Walkable community with access to amenities and transportation options
• Access to recreation trails that link up with a larger network
• attractive places for people to walk, play and relax
• Vibrant and safe community through community facilities, commercial uses and buildings having units with direct access to the streets (townhouses).

LEED for Neighbourhood Design

• The community follows the principles and criteria set out by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for Neighbourhood Design (ND).