In Almaty, the improvement of public spaces continues under the 'People's Participation Budget' program. This time, work is underway in the Almaly district on a section of Chaikovsky Street between Kazybek bi and Aiteke bi streets. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the district akimat, the project was proposed by residents themselves.
"On an area of 0.6 hectares, a comfortable pedestrian zone for recreation and walks is being created. 0.4 hectares are allocated for landscaping: a lawn is being laid, perennial shrubs are being planted, and an automatic irrigation system, which did not exist before, is being installed," the statement says.
Another 0.2 hectares are allocated for updating paths. Workers are laying almost 1,000 square meters of paving stones and 250 square meters of asphalt. A shade canopy, a pergola, and 27 new lamps will also appear there. About 400 meters of cable lines have already been laid for lighting.
According to resident Zhanat Izhdanova, after the improvement, the area has become much more comfortable.
"We are very pleased with the result. Our yard has always been a favorite place for residents, and now it has become even better. Automatic watering, comfortable benches have appeared, and sports and children's playgrounds have been updated. Thanks to the improvement, a real park feeling has appeared here. Thank you for such work," she said.
Recall that the 'People's Participation Budget' program allows Almaty residents to propose ideas for improving their districts. Residents can put a project to a vote, and if it gains sufficient support, the city allocates money for its implementation.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that Almaty is rapidly renewing — new schools, public spaces are appearing, and new infrastructure is being built. Akim of Alatau district of the southern capital Daniyar Kirikbaev showed journalists a new school for 2,000 places, a park under construction with an area of 3.5 hectares, and a project of engineering networks that should provide water and sewerage to about 9,000 residents of the Terekty microdistrict.