Aberdeen City Council has commissioned a study by real estate specialists Savills into new housing projects in the city.
The firm will consult with residents to identify ways to help draw people back into the city centre.
A “living city for everyone” is one of the masterplan’s eight objectives and the aim is to add 3,000 new residents to the city centre over the next 25 years.
Council leader Jenny Laing said: “Aberdeen has been ranked as the most liveable city in Scotland and we continue to be a vibrant and forward-looking place to live and work.
“This masterplan-backed study will give us an understanding of what’s needed to persuade more people to make the city centre their home.
“By listening to the public and partners we can start to deliver the necessary improvements on the ground.”
Deputy council leader Marie Boulton said: “Bringing people back into the city centre will benefit everyone.
“It will help to animate our streets and give businesses fresh custom, making trading in the city centre even more attractive.”
The City Centre Masterplan, which was unanimously approved by the council, aims to widen the choice of housing in the city centre.
Example projects include the proposed Queen Street quarter, and the proposed Torry Waterfront on the south bank of the River Dee at Torry.
Simpson Buglass, of Savills, said: “The council should be congratulated on innovative forward planning and we are very pleased to be working with them in order to help bring the community element of the masterplan to life.
“By bringing together our planning, development, residential and research knowledge we are well placed to do so.”