The article discusses the main features of the urban architecture of Krasnoyarsk, the specifics of public transport and the availability of urban space for residents, the problems of public safety in the city; features of parks and public recreation areas; the peculiarity of urban management and the involvement of citizens in the processes of city management.

The study is based on modern approaches to the consideration of the urban environment as a result of the interaction of residents and city government. The article is based on a wide range of sources: modern studies of the urban environment in Russia and abroad, official sites of the administration and city services, statistics, modern studies of the urban environment of Krasnoyarsk conducted by scientists of the Siberian Federal University.

The results of the study reveal the transitional state of the urban environment of Krasnoyarsk, its rich potential and indicate the main problems and prospects for further development.