In the article, researches of the building territory of1958-1970 with identification of planning schemes for the micro districts in Yekaterinburg, which aren't deformed by pointed building are described. Based on the comparison of modern standards with standards of the period under review, the calculation of «the renovation potential» (the number of living space, which is possible and reasonable to integrate into the existing development) is given, in general, around the city and in particular, on remained complete formations of micro district scale. Assessment of micro districts of the developed territories suitability to transformation to modern quarters is given.