Giant Undertakings on the Rise
In Astana, Kazakhstan, the city's revised General Plan aims to significantly develop social infrastructure by 2035. The focus is on expanding and modernising schools, kindergartens, and other educational facilities, ensuring comfortable and bright environments that meet modern standards.
A pilot project is planned to introduce work-related activities for children in 100 kindergartens, impacting around 12,000 children, reflecting a focus on early childhood development alongside broader school infrastructure upgrades. Kazakhstan is also focusing on building a comprehensive digital ecosystem to support applicants and students throughout their educational journey, enhancing the quality and accessibility of education.
The revised General Plan emphasises a systematic modernisation and expansion of educational infrastructure, aligned with contemporary standards and innovative preschool programs. Although specific details about the total number of new schools or exact infrastructure projects in Astana as per the 2035 plan are not explicitly stated, the policy direction is clear.
Astana, one of the fastest-developing young capitals in the world, is also planning to build 138 new schools, 190 standalone kindergartens, and 17 school palaces by 2035. The estimated new residential construction volume by 2035 will be nearly 30.5 million sq. meters, including 731,500 sq. meters for demolition and planning purposes.
The revised general plan also focuses on creating modern and affordable social infrastructure. By 2028, it is planned to construct 705 residential objects, including 207 educational institutions, 131 commercial objects, 61 healthcare objects, 52 administrative buildings, 29 sports facilities, 74 recreational objects, and 19 fire stations.
Remarkably, Astana's architecture has changed with each new stage of development, with contributions from Kazakhstani and international architects, designers, and builders. The compact development plan of the city indicates that the largest number of objects will be built in 2026 - 402 objects (31% of the total).
The revised General Plan for Astana, Kazakhstan, aligns with Kazakhstan’s broader goals of developing human capital and modernising its social infrastructure. Further details about the housing and healthcare infrastructure in Astana were not found in the current search results, suggesting a strong emphasis on education-related social infrastructure within the revised General Plan framework.
[1] Source: Official documents and press releases from the Astana City Administration and the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan.
- The revised General Plan for Astana includes plans to build 29 sports facilities by 2028, demonstrating a commitment to creating diverse social infrastructure.
- Alongside the focus on education and healthcare, the revised General Plan for Astana also plans to construct 29 sports facilities, reflecting a comprehensive approach towards developing a well-rounded community.
