The Bishkek General Plan does not foresee the demolition of houses - Kanybek Jakypov

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Kanybek Zhakypov, head of the department of individual housing construction and urban planning of Bishkek, stated on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that the general plan for the city, which will be in effect until 2050, does not foresee the demolition of residential buildings.

He emphasized that this document regulates the interaction between citizens and authorities.

The question of possible building demolitions and changes to the urban structure was raised during the broadcast by the radio host.


Private property is sacred and protected by law. We will definitely take this into account in our approach.

Kanybek Zhakypov

"It cannot be claimed that the general plan implies demolition, as it does not initially include this," the official stated.

Zhakypov also noted that the procedures for approving the general plan are currently underway, which is a stage in the preparation of the document. "After all established procedures are completed, the project will be submitted for approval to the government. I cannot specify exact timelines, but as soon as the plan is approved, its implementation will begin," he added.
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Chyngyz Mederbek uulu, head of the urban planning department of the main architecture and urban planning office of Bishkek, added that the main task of the general plan is to achieve balanced territorial expansion, preserve natural resources, improve social infrastructure, and create an effective transportation system, which in turn will help improve the ecological situation.

"The general plan also provides for decentralization in all directions. The creation of sub-centers will allow citizens not to travel to the city center, which will help relieve the capital," he noted.

Earlier, the government presented for public discussion a draft resolution "On the approval of the general plan for the city of Bishkek until 2050." This document defines the strategic development of the capital for the next 25 years and will serve as a basis for territorial planning.
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