Landscaping and Greening of the Residential Buildings Courtyards of the 50s–Early 80s of the XX Century in Ukraine: Current Situations and Renewal Perspectives

The residential buildings courtyards of the 50s–early 80s of the previous century is the object of this scientific paper. Residential environment of this kind is predominant in the central historical districts of the majority Ukrainian cities, including Poltava, Rivne, and Kyiv. The main aim of this paper is to analyze the residential courtyards of the outlined period, to find out its current stands and to provide perspectives of their improving. The complex methodology became the basis for this study. The results of the analysis of the current state of residential yards during the study period became the starting point in the process of their modernization on the way to the humanization of the modern architectural environment. Ways to update residential yards as part of the living environment are a scientific novelty of this study. They show that reconstruction and modernization achieve positive social and economic results (both for buildings and courtyard space).