The concept of sustainable development
of the historical settlement of Kazan was presented to Tatarstan President
Rustam Minnikhanov at the Kazan City Hall today. The head of the republic
suggested to submit the concept for citywide discussion. After that, the
document will create the basis of the regulatory framework for the development
of the historical center of the capital of the republic.
The concept of sustainable development
of the historical settlement of Kazan was developed for two years. The working
group headed by the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, was supervised by aide to Tatarstan
President Olesya Baltusova. Kazan was one of the first cities to set a goal to
systematize the work on preserving the historical center, the Mayor noted.
Oleg Maklakov, architect and project
team leader, reminded that the concept is designed for 10-15 years, and its
unique methodology can be applied not only in Kazan, but also in other
historical settlements of the republic and the country.
For information, the first stage of
development included the substantiating part of the concept. As part of the
second stage, a comprehensive spatial model of the development f the historical
settlement of Kazan was formed. A number of regulations of the concept are
aimed at increasing activity in the city center, attracting investment here
while preserving the historical appearance. It is proposed to focus residential
development on public spaces, parks, gardens and squares, unified sports
complexes and territories. The concept will also allow to simplify the existing
procedure for the approval of new facilities.
After the concept is approved, a
database of regulations will be developed that clearly regulate each direction
in the development of the historical settlement, the Mayor emphasized. “Investors
and developers will clearly know all the criteria for each territory,” he said.
Despite the multidimensional nature of
the developed document, its main goal is preservation of the historical
appearance of Kazan, Rustam Minnikhanov noted. The head of the Republic
proposed to submit the concept for citywide discussion, after which the
document will be approved by the Kazan City Duma.
It is planned that the experience of
Kazan will be taken into account in other cities and regions of Tatarstan, R.
Minnikhanov added.