Key factors and tools of regional development

Abstract

The aim of the study is to find the most promising methodological basis for territorial development studying, as well as the analysis of key indicators and tools to influence their development. Researches in urban development are provided at the intersection of many areas of knowledge, such as: City Planning and Urban, Project Management and Economy, Development, Sociology and many others. The main theories and models of territorial development were analyzed; the key factors of development were identified. Based on the analysis performed, a comprehensive classification of the territorial development indicators was proposed. The results of this study can be used in developing strategies for the sustainable development of territories by structural units of city administrations, as well as in territorial planning at various levels. The further research is possible to provide the formation some new methods of collection and processing information on key development indicators in accordance with the proposed classification.