Today marked the start of an international meeting in Dushanbe for the working group of the project 'Development of Unified Seismic Standards for Central Asia', which will take place over two days on October 14th and 15th. The event is organized with the participation of the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC).

Representatives from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic are joined by international experts from Canada and the USA at this meeting.

The initiative to develop unified seismic standards was spearheaded by the Joint Stock Company 'Kazakh Scientific Research and Design Institute of Construction and Architecture' (JSC 'KazNIISA'). The project aims to harmonize the regulatory requirements of Central Asian countries, foster scientific and technical cooperation, and enhance construction safety in earthquake-prone areas.

Over the course of the two-day meeting, participants will review existing national standards for earthquake-resistant construction, methods for calculating seismic design loads, and contemporary approaches to the design of buildings and structures. Special attention will be given to the international experience of Japan, Turkey, Canada, and the USA, which could be instrumental in improving the regulatory framework in the region.

The development of unified seismic standards is intended to establish a foundation for coordinated approaches to ensuring the earthquake resilience of buildings and structures, taking into account the unique characteristics and risks of each country. This will facilitate the combination of scientific and engineering potential among Central Asian nations and strengthen collaboration among seismic construction specialists.

The meeting is expected to conclude with discussions on the future stages of the project and the identification of avenues for joint efforts to refine regulatory requirements and improve the safety of buildings and structures in seismic zones.

reports ЖКХ24, with reference to the website of the Committee for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satyrbaldy held a meeting with representatives of ROX Living Global, the developer arm of the major Vietnamese investment group ROX Group. The main topic of discussion was the company's involvement in developing the new Almaty Downtown business district.

During the meeting, a delegation led by ROX Living Global's CEO, Tran Thi My Loc, presented proposals for constructing a multifunctional complex featuring both residential and commercial real estate.

The proposed concept includes residential blocks, office spaces, retail areas, educational and medical facilities, sports infrastructure, and public spaces. Special attention is given to landscaping, pedestrian zones, and the beautification of the area.

Darkhan Satyrbaldy highlighted that Almaty is moving towards a polycentric development model, which will see the creation of new centers for business activity. Almaty Downtown will be one of them.

"We support your initiative to build a multifunctional complex. The city administration will provide comprehensive assistance to the project. We look forward to moving to practical implementation soon," said the Mayor of Almaty.

ROX Group, which operates in real estate, finance, energy, and the hospitality sector, was founded in 1996. The group's investment portfolio includes over 100 projects in 12 countries. One of the company's largest projects in Central Asia is underway in Bishkek.

Reported by Housing24, citing the website of the Almaty City Akimat.

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