The article examines the main energy-saving technology used in the Russian low-rise building. Represented by the relevance of the topic in terms of increasing energy deficit. Presented and systematized the main indicators of energy-efficient methods used in low-rise construction in Russia. The methods of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Comparative analysis of energy efficient solutions. Select the most cost-effective method by comparing the value of the beneficial effects of its use.

Keywords: energy efficiency, low-rise construction, energy, energy-efficient equipment, alternative sources of energy, the useful effect

The article discusses the liveability as a key condition for sustainable development of territories, presents the criteria to assess the level of sustainable development of the area municipalities. The criteria of evaluation of the quality of the environment, as well as the interaction of the three components of sustainable development of the territory.

Keywords: sustainable development of the area, comfortable environment, the stability of the system, the quality of the environment, spatial planning

Increase of investment appeal of municipality - one of the most important directions of social and economic development of territories. Local governments have real possibilities essentially to influence on investment climate of the territory. The most effective tool in this case is the investment passport of municipality - the complex newsletter, calculated for potential investors  

Keywords: city-planning, investment passport, sustainable development of territories, complex assessment of the territory