The Almaty city Maslikhat has approved the "Housing Renovation Program for the City of Almaty until 2030" . According to the press service of the akimat, the administrator of the program has been designated as the JSC "Social Entrepreneurship Corporation Almaty" (SEC), while the authorized organization is LLP "Capital Construction Enterprise of the Almaty City Akimat" (CSE).
The program covers dilapidated multi-storey buildings up to two floors, constructed between 1930 and 1980, as well as individual residential houses, industrial, commercial, and other facilities requiring territory and infrastructure renewal. The implementation of the program will be in accordance with the city’s General Plan until 2040. The General Plan envisages the development of residential areas, taking into account construction density, accessibility of social, engineering, and transport infrastructure, as well as modern safety and aesthetic requirements.
One of the key features of the new program is the introduction of mechanisms for protecting the rights of housing owners and improving interaction with residents and the public.
The list of objects under the renovation program is divided into three categories:
1. Investment-unattractive (Category 1): - Objects located on red lines or intended for the construction of engineering infrastructure, social or other facilities. - The acquisition and demolition of such buildings will be carried out by the city akimat in accordance with land legislation standards.
2. Investment-unattractive (Category 2): - Objects intended for the construction of priority residential, social, and commercial buildings for the city. - Relocation of residents and release of plots will be ensured by the CSE, and the land is expected to be sold to investors at market value.
3. Investment-attractive (Category 3): - Objects located within blocks, polycenters, or industrial areas requiring comprehensive renewal. - Relocation of residents and demolition of such objects will be financed by investors.
Three compensation options are provided for owners of dilapidated housing:
1. Exchange Agreement: exchanging old housing for new on a "room for room" basis, regardless of the number of residents.
2. Ownership Transfer Agreement: equivalent housing is provided after the new building is completed. Until then, residents will be provided with temporary housing.
3. Purchase and Sale Agreement: the purchase of housing at market value, determined by an independent valuation company.
Relocation and demolition of buildings will only occur with the consent of all owners. Special provisions are made for citizens with special needs to relocate to ground floors or to buildings equipped with elevators, ramps, and barrier-free access. Priority attention will be given to the demolition of frame-reed houses and buildings located on tectonic faults, ensuring the safety of the megacity residents.
By 2030, it is planned to update at least 676 dilapidated houses, which will allow approximately 7,500 owners to be relocated to modern, well-equipped apartments.
As part of the program, a Renovation Office (project group) has been established, which coordinates the interaction of all participants in the renovation – from experts and public organizations to authorized state agencies.