A video by urbanist Ilya Varlamov analyzes the new city project of Alatau in Kazakhstan. The focus is on relieving Almaty through an innovative, ecological city plan with four specific zones. Experts emphasize the necessity of cultural infrastructure and strategic anchor investors.
Key facts
- The city is divided into four zones: Finance, Education/Industry, Logistics, and Tourism.
- Planned population by 2049: 1.1 to 2 million.
- Over 170 construction objects are planned.
- The city plan is oriented towards models like Singapore and Shenzhen.
- The city was established by presidential decree in 2024.