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The presented article explores important aspects of the strategic planning for Irkutsk. It emphasizes the need to take into account geographical features and development factors when developing and adopting strategic documents for the city. However, there are many problems in the development and adoption of various strategic documents. Among them are a strong unification of approaches and the lack of consideration of ecological, social and economic factors. Particular attention is paid to the climatic, hydrological and soil features of the territory, the analysis of which should form a key basis for strategic urban planning. The high level of water supply determines the comfort of the urban environment, recreation attractiveness, and provision of industrial activities. Despite significant amounts of water resources, the city has problems with water supply and other problems of a water-ecological nature. The soils of Irkutsk and the surrounding area are characterized by focal pollution due to a large anthropogenic load and relatively high sorption capacity of soils. The unfavorable ecological state of atmospheric air is associated not only with significant anthropogenic impact, but also with natural and climatic factors. The microclimatic conditions of the urban area increase the negative impact on the environment during the long heating period. The current climatic and environmental situation requires modernization of many economic sectors in order to ensure the sustainable development of Irkutsk and comfortable and safe living conditions for the population.