As reported by the head of the urban planning and architecture department of Uzgen, Nursultan Tashmamatov, it has been put out for public discussion starting from November 20 for a period of 2 months. The general plan for the city was developed over the course of 2 years. “The general plan for the city of Uzgen has been fully developed, and we have put it out for public discussion for 2 months. The residents of Uzgen can familiarize themselves with the general plan and express their suggestions and opinions. The legal area [administrative territory] of the general plan is 1080 hectares. The prospective plan for the next 20–25 years provides for 5000 hectares.
The market in the city will be relocated outside its boundaries. In its place, shopping centers and multi-story buildings will be constructed. The road and transport system will be improved. Two alternative bypass roads for the city will be added: one on the northern side and the other on the southern side. New plots for kindergartens and sports facilities have been identified. The issue of preserving green areas has been developed. Previously, the general plan for the city of Uzgen was not fully developed. This is the first time since gaining independence. There was a plan in 1986, but the area was indicated as very small. According to the current plan, if the population is now 65,000 people, then in 20–25 years, the population will exceed 120,000,” said Tashmamatov.
According to the head of the department, the general plan is a strategic document that determines the fate of the city for the next 20–25 years. It includes social, engineering-transport, architectural, and environmental solutions, laying the foundation for the future development of the city. This is a long-term concept aimed at improving the quality of life in Uzgen, enhancing safety, renewing infrastructure, and expanding investment opportunities.
The document has been developed based on legislation in the field of urban planning and architecture. In particular:
• SN KR 2.07.01–20 “Urban Planning. Planning and Development of Territories”;
• 93-NPA;
• and relevant regulatory legal acts.
The general plan aims to address the following key tasks:
1. Proper planning of urban space, optimizing the density of population settlement;
2. Renewal of the road and transport system – organizing highways, clarifying red lines, regulating traffic zones;
3. Expansion of social infrastructure – construction of schools, kindergartens, hospitals, sports and public facilities;
4. Preservation and increase of green areas, creating an ecological balance;
5. Modernization of engineering networks – improvement of water supply, sewage, electricity, gas, and heating supply systems;
6. Creation of investment zones, rational use of land resources;
7. Improvement of the architectural appearance of the city – design code, unified facade standards, regulation of advertising policy.
