PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF INERT MATERIALS IN LANDSCAPE AND PARK CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

The article examines the prospects for the use of inert materials in landscape and park construction amid growing urbanization. It analyzes current challenges related to environmental safety, the need to improve the quality of green space development, and adaptation to climate change. The key advantages of inert materials are highlighted, including their durability, ecological neutrality, physical and mechanical stability, and capacity to reduce anthropogenic impact. The paper reviews national and international practices in applying both natural and recycled materials (such as crushed concrete and plastic) for landscaping purposes. Such landscape objects increase biological diversity, serve as one of the main elements in the formation of the architectural environment, and play an important role in solving recreational, environmental, and sanitary and hygienic issues, thereby improving the living conditions of the population and increasing the tourist attractiveness of the regions.Special attention is given to the issues of standardization and the need to develop innovative technologies that support sustainable urban development. The article emphasizes the relevance of integrating environmental approaches into landscape design practices at all levels of planning.