In Almaty, decorative plants have been arranged across areas totaling more than 410,000 square meters, surpassing last year’s figures by 77%. The number of annual flowers has risen from 2.7 million to 4.3 million, and the count of roses has increased from 125,000 to 580,000, according to Eco Almaty.

The largest flower zones have been established along the banks of the Yesentai River, covering 20,000 square meters, around the Sairan Reservoir, spanning 15,000 square meters, and near Halyk Arena with over 7,000 square meters.

When designing the city's green spaces, the climate of Almaty, plant blooming periods, and their heat resistance are taken into account. Petunias, marigolds, begonias, salvias, and many other ornamental plants have been planted along streets, in parks, and in squares.

Significant large-scale floral compositions include the figures of the "Snow Leopard" and an "Apple." An impressive peacock topiary standing 2.5 meters tall and 30 meters long, adorned with various flowers, has been installed along the Esentai River bank in the "Gorny Gigant" area.

A comprehensive greening project has been conducted along the riverbank, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, featuring hydrangeas, roses, and other plants. Additionally, there are now 241 small-leaved linden trees, 198 Freeman maples, and 50 ginkgo biloba trees. Eco-friendly pathways extending 3,650 square meters have been created.

Other locations such as the "Shugyla" neighborhood and Sabdenova Street also feature floral art installations. Maintenance of these green areas is performed daily, involving more than 140 pieces of specialized equipment and over 400 workers.

reported by ЖКХ24 citing the website of the Almaty City Akimat.

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This year, Almaty's Nauryzbay District is implementing 35 projects under the 'Community-Initiated Budget' program, aiming to create a comfortable and modern urban environment.

The projects include building public spaces and children's playgrounds, installing outdoor lighting and sidewalks, improving pedestrian areas, vertical gardening, greening overhead pedestrian bridges, and setting up automatic irrigation systems.

One of the completed projects is a children's playground on Aitmatov Street. During the construction, old play equipment and fencing were removed, a new foundation was laid, asphalt concrete was paved, and modern small architectural forms with safe rubber flooring were installed. As a result, residents now have a modern, safe space for children's active recreation.

Another focus area is vertical gardening along Abay and Alatau Avenues. Here, 768 vertical gardening elements with automatic irrigation systems have been installed, and ornamental flowering plants such as petunias and pelargoniums have been planted.

Additionally, the greening of overhead pedestrian bridges along Abay Avenue is ongoing. The project includes setting up planters, decorative modular structures, and vertical gardening systems, with approximately 17,500 flowering plants to be planted. To date, work on installing planters and decorative structures along Abay Avenue, at the Abay Avenue – Ashimov Street junction, and along Dauletkerey Street has been completed. Installation of modular vertical gardening systems on overhead pedestrian bridges has also been finalized.

The implementation of the 'Community-Initiated Budget' program's projects contributes to the comprehensive development of the urban environment, improves landscaping, and creates comfortable public spaces for the residents of Nauryzbay District.

Reported by ЖКХ24, citing the official website of the Akimat of Almaty city.

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