I. Metshin on the improvement of the Kazanka River embankment along Gavrilov Street

The decision to ensure the status of a specially protected natural area for the coastal zone of the Kazanka River on 80 hectares along Gavrilov Street in Kazan was tough. Previously, the residential development was planned in this area. Even 10 years ago, one of the important criteria for the development of any city was housing construction, construction of social facilities and roads. Therefore, the previous General Plan provided for the full development of all these 80 hectares for residential development. In the updated General Plan, only 20 hectares along the road were allocated for construction, and 60 hectares were given the status of a recreational zone.

However, life changes quickly, we try to respond to the demands of residents. In addition, the pandemic changed our usual lifestyle. We saw that residents need public spaces, parks and squares even more than we thought.

Therefore, it was decided to develop a 74- ha park with playgrounds, health trails and protected areas of a valuable ecosystem. The residential complex under construction will remain the only exception. We proposed to explore another area to the investors, who planned to launch residential construction on this site.

I do not promise that an improved public space will open here tomorrow, but we begin our work and we will definitely attract ecologists and biologists to it.