The Almaty governor inspected the progress of reconstruction of city streets with priority for pedestrians

As reported to the mayor of the city, today the replacement of heat networks is being completed, the installation of irrigation trays is underway, as well as the preparation of the foundation for pavers, the wiring of cables for lighting, the construction of dry fountains, etc.

Already next week in the above streets, work will begin on renovation of the facades of buildings within the framework A single architectural style. At the same time, there is no plan to cut down existing green spaces. In order to increase the shaded areas, additional planting of tall trees is planned: birches, oaks, lindens and aspens, as well as over a thousand shrubs of different species. In total, more than 330,000 m2 will be landscaped. Of the earth. Within the framework of the reconstruction of Zhibek Zholy street from Kunaeva street to Zheltoksan street, the maximum accomplishment of the Arbat is supposed, preserving the former spirit and dividing it into separate functional zones.

The number of seats will be increased, the existing fountains will be reconstructed, sports and children's playgrounds will appear, instead of paving stones, high-quality granite will be used. On the square "Astana" the number of lanes of the roadway will be reduced. On the released space, two dry fountains will appear. Pedestrian and traffic flows will be divided, the northern side of the square will be laid out with eco-friendly granite tiles.

On the streets of Kabanbai batyr and Gogol, the roadway is not narrowed, but parking will be prohibited along the length of all pedestrian areas, leaving the car only in specially equipped "pockets". It is supposed to use granite and concrete tiles for sidewalks, planting shrubs to protect lawns, organizing children's playgrounds, etc.