Almaty deputies approve revised general plan through 2040

September 28, 2026 at 04:21 PM2 min

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Almaty city deputies approved a revised general plan through 2040 at an extraordinary session. The document received a positive comprehensive urban planning expertise review. The plan prioritizes environmental protection, transport development, and polycentric growth.

Key Facts

The revised general plan for Almaty extends to 2040 and received a positive comprehensive urban planning expertise review.
The plan aims to increase public transport trips by 64% to over 2 million per day by 2030.
Public transport network length is projected to reach 1,040 kilometers by 2030, reducing car dependence by about 20%.
The plan provides for the relocation of 276 industrial enterprises outside the city by 2040.
The plan preserves a polycentric model with five key areas: Historic Center, Eastern Gate, North, South-West, and West.

Environmental Priorities

Deputy Akim Beibut Shakhanov stated that the plan's first priority is preserving Almaty's natural foundation. The plan protects foothill landscapes, water resources, and green areas, forming a continuous ecological framework. Construction will be restricted above Al-Farabi Avenue, in water protection zones, and in seismically hazardous areas. Natural constraints and seismic microzoning results will guide new development and infrastructure placement.

Transport Development

The plan emphasizes developing the transport system, changing metro and LRT routes, and creating new transfer hubs. Almaty aims to integrate metro, LRT, and SkyTrain into a unified system by 2030. The LRT project on Tole Bi Street will run from Barlyk station to the center and then toward the airport. A second metro line to the airport is also under development, along with a northern direction to Alatau city.

Polycentric Growth

The plan maintains a polycentric model with five key areas: Historic Center, Eastern Gate, North, South-West, and West. The goal is to distribute jobs, services, and social infrastructure evenly across districts. The historic center will gradually shed excess transport and functional load while preserving its cultural identity. The plan accounts for Almaty's connection with adjacent territories and the Alatau agglomeration zone.