The documentation on the creation of the facilities of the second stage of ITMO High Park has passed the state expertise
On April 7, 2025, the FAA Glavgosexpertiza of Russia issued a positive opinion on the design documentation for the facilities of the second stage of the ITMO Highpark in the future satellite city of Yuzhny in St. Petersburg. The stage includes the placement of three buildings of the scientific and educational complex: the Center for Information Technology, the Center for Photonics and Quantum Technologies, and the Center for Life and Health Sciences.
The design documentation, which has passed the state examination procedure, provides for the construction of three buildings of the scientific and educational complex, which are designed for a height of 3-4 floors and a capacity of 500 people each. Modern and high-tech laboratories will be created in the centers to conduct research that will contribute to the development of Russian science.
In total, the second stage of the project includes several facilities: three research centers, a multifunctional sports complex and two dormitory buildings. With regard to engineering communications and the road network of the second stage, the design has already been fully completed and positive conclusions of the State Expertise have been received.
ITMO Highpark is being created in the Pushkinsky district of St. Petersburg on the territory of the satellite city of Yuzhny as a comprehensive world-class scientific, educational and innovation center, which includes a new campus of ITMO University with research centers and dormitories for students.
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The ITMO Highpark complex will consist of a campus for undergraduates and postgraduates and a Technology Valley with a business park for technology companies. The total area of the territory is 86 hectares, of which 140,000 square meters will be occupied by scientific and innovation infrastructure facilities, and another 183,000 square meters. meters — dormitories, academic building, infrastructure for students, research centers and other campus facilities.
The creation of the Yuzhny satellite city is a strategic project of St. Petersburg, which is included in the shortlist of priority projects in Russia. It is planned to create at least 40,000 jobs in the new area.