We described the transformation of urban areas as an indicator of socio-economic living conditions of the population. There are presented the results of this study. We showed the importance of abstraction / generalization levels of cartographic representation of transformations for ones’ perception. In addition to statement of theoretical material there are shown the changes of urban areas which are typical for agrarian city on the example city of the Lutsk. So far as the collection of information for the whole city is inappropriate, two experimental areas were selected to optimize the research process. The first covers the territory of the industrial zone, the other is in the city centre and performs residential, administrative and public service function.
In reviewing previous work entrusted with terminology principle. According to this the publications were studied in titles, summaries and keywords were words related to the object of study. As a result the subject areas were isolated in which occurs the phrase «the transformation of urban areas.» Completed their check in accordance with the research topic. Described more precise definitions by which we can distinguish the subject area. In light of this clarification, the review of publications is made and results of distribution for the subject areas are presented in a diagram. 
Based on the review of publications a list of outstanding issues was established. The list includes factors that describe the impact of economic activity on spatial transformation; also considered the impact on their intensity of geographical situation of the territory.
Described in detail the methodology of data acquisition about changes of purpose, function and condition of the urban area, the method of comparison and combination (for control) these characteristics. Highlight kinds of transformations characteristic of the city. Luck. This urban sprawl, consolidation and change building purpose facilities.
The factors that determine the spatial transformation, characteristic for the city of Lutsk were given in the final part. The first place was given to economic activity. The architecture of the city provides for the possibility of transformation, their localization at the macro and micro level. Geographical factor is displayed in the presence of areas, which can pull away or provide resources for the display of the activity of population. Tourist attraction (historical factor) is causes by specific localization and transformation of nature. It is one of the tools that can pull away resources from other regions.
In conclusions, suggested promising areas of use of research spatial transformations for understanding economic processes in the country and to identify the level of education of the population in activities, which appears in these transformations. In particular, the contents of the transformation can be found in the competence of the population in enterprise activity.
Keywords: transformation, territory, city, area, Lutsk, economy, population factor.