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Almaty workers spray green dye on grass to improve appearance
Tengrinews.kz - Residents in Almaty were surprised to see public utility workers spraying green liquid on yellowed roadside grass.
30 July 2025 19:11
Kazakhstan proposes measures to combat illegal construction
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan will tighten control over urban development. In particular, it is planned to introduce criminal liability for the
07 February 2025 18:06
Will Almaty get a multi-level public parking facility?
Tengrinews.kz - Several years ago, Almaty authorities introduced a project for a multi-level parking facility. However, there has been little
17 January 2025 11:53
Esil River embankment in Astana shines in new light
Tengrinews.kz - The lighting along the Esil River embankment in Astana has been revamped, showcasing warm-toned illumination for residential
18 December 2024 18:42
What the new park in central Astana looks like
Tengrinews.kz - A new park is emerging on a formerly vacant lot near the Keruen shopping mall in Astana.
31 October 2024 10:38
80 percent of world's city dwellers breathing bad air: UN
Over 80 percent of the world's city dwellers breathe poor quality air, increasing their risk of lung cancer and other diseases: WHO
12 May 2016 14:45
More pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes in Almaty
Turksib and Bostandyk Districts of Almaty city in southern Kazakhstan are going to have more pedestrian areas.
21 July 2015 19:23
World-renowned architect Jon Gehl advices to Kazakhstan
Famous Dutch architect and urban design consultant Jan Gehl has presented a project aimed at improving Kazakhstan’s largest city Almaty.
25 June 2015 17:19
Eco-friendly Almaty: re-orientation towards pedestrian zones in 2016
Central streets of Almaty will turn into pedestrian zones in 2016.
28 April 2015 00:55
Nazarbayev on crime rates, urban planning and traffic in Almaty
President Nazarbayev has discussed key aspects of development of Almaty.
28 March 2014 12:49
Kazakhstan’s urban population to reach 70% by 2050
As of September 1, 2013, the country’s population stood at slightly over 17 million.
21 January 2014 13:20
Kazakhstan to develop 4 large cities: Nazarbayev
President Nazarbayev named Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Aktobe as the future urban centers of Kazakhstan in his address to the nation.
20 January 2014 17:32