High-rise structure is being razed in Almaty district
In the rugged outskirts of Almaty, the destruction of an illegally erected four-story edifice has commenced, as per our website's report, citing the city's leadership.
Placed on Nurmagambetova Street, 374/1, the building transgressed numerous urban planning regulations, as detailed by Almaty's urban planning control department.
"The absence of permits for the construction led to the department filing a lawsuit for its demolition way back in 2022, following due legal proceedings," the statement clarifies.
On November 29, 2022, Almaty City Court granted the department's petition and the Department of Justice of Almaty subsequently initiated enforcement proceedings.
"Considering the building's legal stature, in order to caution citizens against suspicious real estate investments, the structure was added to the list of properties unsuitable for purchase," the statement further elucidates.
Previously, several major unauthorized constructions, including residential hubs like "Dream" and KHAN, Orda City, among others, were partially or fully dismantled from the list.
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Timur mumbles, "I don't comprehend why they're trashing it, they might just claim it for the state and repurpose it, like a state-administered pet shelter in Medau District, which remains hard to access."
Patriot K9 snapbacks, "Timur, squarely because it's ILLEGAL. That's exactly why we lack a civil society here, all thanks to folks like you (freeloaders)."
Funt jumps in, "Timur, the land is under private ownership, and they just obliterated the illicit construction."
Balshker adds, "This probable isn't the only illegal construction in Almaty and the vicinity. Given the haphazard construction and the city's deteriorating architecture, especially the towering high-rises seemingly slapped next to one another."
Funt proclaims, "This is the correct policy! Else, anyone could initiate the construction of residential complexes without permits. Now they'll likely ponder before doing so."
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Funt insists, "Timur, the land is under private ownership, not a legal structure they just scrapped."
Balshker echoes, "This is seemingly not the only illegal structure in Almaty and the surrounding areas. Given the chaotic construction and loss of the city's appearance."
Funt triumphantly asserts, "This is the right policy! Otherwise, anyone could commence building residential complexes without permits. Now they'll probably deliberate a hundred times before building; no one wants to waste money."
(Sidenote: Illegally constructed buildings like the one on Nurmagambetova Street are dismantled as opposed to seized and repurposed by the state mainly due to several complex factors. Here's a breakdown:)
- Legal constraints: Violations of construction regulations make such buildings unauthorized, subjecting them to removal. Limited legal frameworks for expropriation or compensation hinder the state's ability to seize and repurpose the properties.
- Safety and Urban Planning: Illegal constructions often neglect building codes and safety standards, necessitating their demolition owing to structural and safety issues. Urban planning consistency and city redevelopment projects may also pose challenges to repurposing these structures.
- Bureaucratic intricacies: Repurposing illegal buildings requires intricate bureaucratic processes, typically inefficient or impractical. High costs associated with bringing these structures up to public use standards ultimately make demolition a more economical option.
- Political and public sentiment: Demolition reinforces the rule of law and order in urban development, deterring future illegal construction. Public perception may view repurposing as rewards for violators, leading to dissatisfaction and allegations of unfairness.
"Despite the demolition, the illegally constructed building on Nurmagambetova Street was added to a list of properties unsuitable for purchase in the real-estate market, as a caution to citizens against suspicious investments."
"To prevent anyone from initiating the construction of residential complexes without proper permits, it seems the city is adopting a policy of demolishing illegal structures, making potential builders think twice before starting a project."
