South Port is a former industrial area undergoing redevelopment in south-eastern Moscow. AEON's project covers 43 hectares. The separate Level Yuzhnoportovaya and Portland developments nearby have their own buildings, developers and schedules. A South Port metro station is planned between the operating Kozhukhovskaya and Pechatniki stations.
What is included in the South Port redevelopment?
AEON's project description gives 43 hectares and around 1.5 million m² of property. Presentations of the wider redevelopment area refer to more than 400 hectares and other combined volumes. These use different boundaries; choosing one supposedly latest figure does not resolve the distinction.
Establish what each source describes: one developer's site, the surrounding industrial zone or several projects together. The wider planning context explains the outlook but does not determine the handover date of an apartment in a particular building.
| Name | Scale covered | What to check separately |
|---|---|---|
| Wider South Port redevelopment area | Several sites and projects | Boundaries, transport links and public connections |
| AEON's South Port | A separate integrated development on 43 hectares | Delivery phases and commitments for its buildings and facilities |
| Level Yuzhnoportovaya | An independent mixed-use complex | Building number, unit's legal use and documents |
| Portland by FORMA | A separate riverside residential development | Phase, building completion and waterfront readiness |
AEON’s project: homes, offices and a waterfront
AEON describes South Port as an integrated development with housing, social facilities and transport infrastructure. Its announced components include around 1 million m² of housing, two schools, nurseries, an office cluster, a shopping centre, a park and 2.5 km of waterfront. The company gives a fifteen-year horizon for the full project.
The concept also includes a pier, a transport interchange and a cable car. These form part of the announced future development. They should not automatically be treated as current transport options for a particular home or promised alongside completion of the first phase.
A long development horizon changes how buyers assess housing. Alongside the final vision, consider life during the transition: construction access roads, open walking routes and how long views may keep changing. An apartment can be ready well before the whole district takes shape.
Our earlier article on the South Port development concept records the history of the proposal. For a current purchase decision, add recent information on specific buildings and phases. A master plan rendering is not a progress report.
Level Yuzhnoportovaya: which buildings have been commissioned?
Level Group has its own project, Level Yuzhnoportovaya. The official page presents different buildings and unit types. Distinguish residential flats from units designated as “apartments” under the Russian property classification; one unit's legal use does not establish the status of the entire complex.
In 2026, the developer issued separate construction milestone announcements. For example, commissioning permits were confirmed for buildings 4, 5, 6 and 7. For buildings 13 and 14, a May completion report was followed by confirmation of commissioning on 4 June 2026.
Commissioning of buildings 13 and 14 was confirmed separately. The developer invited apartment owners to arrange inspections through their personal accounts, so each unit's handover date needs individual confirmation.
In a completed building, buyers can assess actual views, entrances and shared spaces. The surroundings may nevertheless keep changing. If the panorama is an important part of the price, study neighbouring plots on the development plan rather than assuming that temporarily vacant land will remain open.
FORMA’s Portland and its stretch of waterfront
Portland by FORMA focuses on another aspect of the area: living directly beside the water. The project involves architecture practice CIE and landscape designers West 8. Its description includes a pedestrian waterfront, direct river access and public-facing uses at the base of the buildings.
FORMA's page gives 412 m for the project's own waterfront. This cannot simply be added to AEON's planned 2.5 km and presented as the length of a completed shared walking route. First check site boundaries, connections and which sections have actually opened.
Waterfront proximity can benefit daily walks, but does not give every apartment the same view. Window direction, floor level and neighbouring buildings still matter. An advertised share of apartments with views does not replace a photograph or designed panorama for the selected unit.
The boundary between private and public space is especially relevant beside the river. A waterfront may attract visitors from across the district while the courtyard remains for residents. Buyers should understand both routes and how close public activity comes to their windows.
Where the South Port metro station is being built
The city's planning scheme places the new station between Kozhukhovskaya and Pechatniki on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line. AEON announced the start of construction on 29 June 2026.
South Port station is an addition to an existing metro line, not a station already open under that name. A Moscow Transport article dated 28 October 2026 lists it among forthcoming stations on operating lines. Buyers need to check current journeys using stations that are open.
For travel today, use Kozhukhovskaya and Pechatniki. Which is more convenient depends on the building and pedestrian approach.
For a daily commute to Moscow-City, calculate the whole journey: from the building entrance to the metro, the ride and transfers, and the route to the required tower. River services and the planned cable car may broaden future options, but do not replace checking transport available now.
The waterfront as part of the neighbourhood
Opening river access is one of industrial redevelopment's most visible opportunities. A useful urban route needs continuity: convenient approaches, lighting, links between sections, places to rest and clear connections to streets matter more than one impressive stretch.
Apartment buyers should walk the accessible riverbank and see where the route still breaks. Business owners should observe where people actually go and at what times. A planned promenade can become a valuable setting, but today's visitors are not the same as the future district's population.
When choosing an apartment by the water, check the view from a normal position inside the room. A striking photograph taken from the waterfront does not show what you see from a sofa or desk. Assess privacy, evening lighting and nearby public areas as well as the panorama.
What is changing for local businesses
A large mixed-use district creates several markets. Offices need a working environment and transport; restaurants need visibility and suitable footfall; everyday services need residents within walking distance. These audiences may arrive at different times, so a single area-wide growth forecast is insufficient.
For a service business, entrance location, signage rights, deliveries and technical suitability are crucial. Even a prominent point on the master plan may lie away from the routes actually open. Plan the business launch against real occupancy in nearby buildings.
Office users need their surroundings to be ready by a specific date. A large planned business cluster may not meet a relocation need in the coming months. A company buying for the longer term needs a separate plan for its capital and interim accommodation for the team.
Choosing a home in a district under redevelopment
Start your South Port search with four checks:
- Level Yuzhnoportovaya. Check the building number and unit's legal use. The project includes both residential flats and units designated as “apartments”.
- Portland. Find the river access and establish which parts of the walking route are already open.
- AEON's project. Separate the overall site's specifications from the documents for the phase you are considering.
- Any building. Check the route to an operating metro station and the location of nearby construction.
For the selected unit, clarify permitted use, finishes, handover terms and ongoing servicing. For the surroundings, distinguish elements belonging to your project, those built by another developer and municipal plans. This helps identify who is responsible for each outcome that matters to you.
For a waterfront redevelopment comparison elsewhere in Moscow, see our Serdtse Stolitsy profile and article on Greater City's development. Treat them as separate examples; their dates and specifications do not apply to South Port.
South Port combines housing already taking shape with a large future vision. Comparison with Moscow-City makes sense as a discussion of emerging centres of activity. A purchase needs a more precise picture: a particular building, a verified route and a clear understanding of its place among several parallel projects.
The images are artistic illustrations created for this article; the diagrams are not architectural drawings.
