The General Plan project has been submitted for public discussion
The Bishkek city hall has announced the holding of a public discussion on the draft resolution of the cabinet of ministers regarding the approval of the General Plan for the city until 2050.
This document outlines the key directions for the development of the capital in the socio-economic, spatial, and infrastructure spheres for the long term.
According to the justification note, the General Plan will serve as the main guideline for territorial planning, forming a uniform urban development policy for Bishkek until 2050. The main tasks of the document include ensuring balanced and sustainable development, creating a comfortable and safe urban environment, developing all types of infrastructure, and preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the capital.
By January 1, 2025, the population of Bishkek is expected to reach 1 million 321.9 thousand people. It is projected that by 2050 this number will grow to 1 million 920 thousand, which implies the need for prompt and comprehensive development of urban infrastructure. The area of the city within established boundaries is 41,081.33 hectares.
The project includes the creation of a polycentric planning structure with new public and business centers in each administrative district, as well as specialized centers such as medical, educational, sports, and recreational facilities.
An important aspect is the development of the Bishkek agglomeration, whose population may reach 2.5 million people. The General Plan envisions the creation of a system of agglomeration centers and the improvement of transport links, as well as the redistribution of jobs outside the central part of the agglomeration.
The economic section of the document predicts an increase in the labor force to 1 million 179.1 thousand people, growth in the employed population to 943.3 thousand, and the creation of 349.4 thousand new jobs in various sectors, including industry, transport, construction, social services, and services.
The General Plan also includes large-scale projects for the development of transport infrastructure, such as the reconstruction of the "Manas" airport, the construction of bypass roads, railway lines, and the expansion of the street and road network with an emphasis on public transport.
In particular, the plan includes the creation of three systems of rapid public transport: urban railway service along the route "West - Center - East," light rail transport (tram), and bus rapid transit (BRT), as well as transport interchange hubs of various levels.
Special attention is given to the environmental component: the General Plan includes the development of ecological infrastructure, the preservation and expansion of green spaces, the improvement of rivers and irrigation systems, as well as the eco-renovation of industrial and transport zones.
As noted in the project, the adoption of the General Plan for Bishkek until 2050 will create a legal and planning framework for the implementation of major investment and infrastructure projects aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens and the sustainable development of the capital.
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