Almaty is planning to expand its list of locally significant historical and cultural monuments. A special commission has already started examining residential and public buildings of historical, architectural, and cultural value. In the first stage, 27 sites have been selected for study.

Among these are the main academic building of Satbayev University, the rectorate of Al-Farabi KazNU, the National Bank building, the former House of Soviets on Abay Khan Avenue, the Central Park of Culture and Recreation arch, the old building of TSUM, the Tchaikovsky Almaty College, the Institute of Geological Sciences, the Scientific Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, residential buildings of the Kirov plant, the memorial museums of Nurgisa Tlendiyev and Dinmukhamed Kunayev, the Atakent entrance arch, and Republic Square.

The commission will assess the condition of these buildings and structures, after which it will determine which can be recommended for inclusion in the list of local monuments.

Currently, Almaty has 160 state-protected historical and cultural monuments. Of these, 34 are of national significance, and 126 are of local importance.

The majority are architectural and urban planning monuments, totaling 91 sites. Additionally, 50 are related to monumental art, 12 to archaeology, five consist of ensembles and complexes, and two have sacred significance.

Most of the monuments are concentrated in the Medeu and Almaly districts, with 65 and 50 respectively.

To preserve these historic buildings and structures, protective zones are established around them, imposing restrictions on construction. This measure protects not only the monuments themselves but also the historical surroundings.

reports ЖКХ24, citing the website of the Almaty Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services.

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Experts have discussed the economic aspects of implementing the President's "National Construction Program." In alignment with goals set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his address "Current Challenges of Kazakhstan in a New Historical Cycle," the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KISS) collaborated with JSC "Kazakhstan Housing Company" and JSC "Kazakhstan Industry and Export Center 'QazIndustry'" to hold an expert discussion on the implementation of the "National Construction Program," as reported on the website of the RK Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development.

The President's initiative to proclaim 2027 as the Year of Nationwide Construction outlines new benchmarks for developing the construction sector, attracting investments, and expanding domestic production. The event served as a platform for a comprehensive examination of the economic, investment, and industrial aspects of the initiative. By combining analytical expertise, housing finance tools, and industrial development opportunities, KISS, the Kazakhstan Housing Company, and QazIndustry presented a joint vision for the prospects of the new construction cycle in the analytical report "The Great National Construction of Kazakhstan: Scope and Development Horizons."

Jandos Shaymardanov, Director of KISS under the President of the RK, emphasized that the Program is part of a broader economic agenda outlined in the Address, aimed at attracting investments, fostering entrepreneurship, and modernizing domestic industry.

"The forthcoming great construction creates opportunities for mobilizing the country's financial, investment, production, and labor resources. State investments should act not only as a source of infrastructure project funding but also as a stimulus for attracting private capital, expanding entrepreneurship, and developing related industries," stated Jandos Shaymardanov.

Lyazat Ibragimova, Chairperson of the Board at JSC "Otbasý Bank," highlighted the importance of increasing housing affordability and developing housing finance mechanisms. She stressed the need to improve the housing savings system, expand citizens' opportunities to acquire housing, and ensure a connection between the growth in housing construction volumes and the solvent demand of the population.

Alтай Куздибаев, Chairman of the Board of JSC "Kazakhstan Housing Company," focused on the prospects for housing construction development, existing mechanisms of state support, and attracting private investments.

"Housing construction is one of the key areas of development in the construction industry, which has achieved record housing commissioning volumes in recent years. However, increasing construction volumes requires a comprehensive approach to developing engineering networks, transport, and social infrastructure to create a comfortable environment in our cities and rural areas. The availability of long-term financing and mechanisms for attracting private investments play a crucial role in ensuring the consistent implementation of projects," emphasized Alтай Кузdiбаев.

Eldar Gumarov, Chairman of the Board of JSC "Kazakhstan Industry and Export Center 'QazIndustry,'" highlighted the significant potential of the new construction cycle for developing domestic industrial production and related sectors of the economy.

"The Year of Nationwide Construction is not just a campaign to erect infrastructure but a powerful industrial policy in action," noted Eldar Gumarov, emphasizing the necessity to increase the share of value added that is generated within the country.

During the presentation of the joint analytical report "The Great National Construction of Kazakhstan: Scope and Development Horizons," an analysis was presented on the state and dynamics of Kazakhstan's construction market, the prospects for implementing large-scale infrastructure and investment projects, as well as the regional characteristics of construction activity. Special attention was given to the development of housing construction, mechanisms for its financing, and the capacity of the domestic industry to meet the growing demand for construction materials and equipment. Potential economic effects of large-scale construction were also considered, including investment attraction, development of related sectors, strengthening production cooperation, and expanding the participation of Kazakh enterprises in infrastructure projects.

During the expert discussion, participants discussed prospects for developing the construction complex, mechanisms to enhance the economic returns of infrastructure investments, opportunities for expanding domestic production, and involving small and medium-sized businesses in implementing large-scale projects. The expert discussion helped outline future directions for cooperation among analytical communities, development institutions, and business representatives in the context of implementing the goals set by the Head of State in the Address to the people of Kazakhstan.

Reported by ЖКХ24 referencing the Construction, Architecture, and Urban Planning Department of Kostanay Region.

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