Abstract:
Planning and designing of urban residential complexes with
all the functions in beautiful environments responding to the local
customs is a difficult task. In Kazakhstan, as a result of the growth
of the economy, the improvement of needs, and the transformations
of socio-economic functions, housing is changing fast. Urban
residents now make complex and higher demands related to the
environments of residential areas.
In this context, this article examines the history of the design
of residential construction in Northern Kazakhstan in relation to the
stages of urban developments. The research analyzes the four most
popular residential areas of the city of Astana, built at the beginning
of the 21st century.
A variety of research methods were employed such as
historical method, analysis method, comparative method, and
method of interpretation. The study revealed that the level of
development of residential areas has a direct impact on the living
environment of residents, and depends on whether their planning is
reasonable.
In summary, the reconstruction of old residential areas in
Astana is a major livelihood project, which can not only effectively
improve the living conditions environment of residents, but also
improve urban support facilities and promote the healthy
development of urban construction.
