Bishkek Promises Promenade Along Ala-Archa River and Victory Park Reconstruction
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The mayor's office in Bishkek plans to create a promenade along the Ala-Archa River, extending from Janyl Baatyra Avenue to the Southern Big Chu Canal.
- An electronic auction for a portion of the Victory Park was unsuccessful, and the city is now developing a concept for its improvement, including a promenade, new sidewalks, a bike path, and lighting.
- The project aims to connect Victory Park with the new promenade via pedestrian routes, with assurances that tree felling will be minimized and environmental impact reduced.
The mayor's office in Bishkek has announced plans to develop a promenade along the Ala-Archa River, creating a new pedestrian zone stretching from Janyl Baatyra Avenue to the Southern Big Chu Canal. This initiative is detailed in an official response from the municipality to a member of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Bekeshev.
Separately, an electronic auction intended to sell a portion of the Dair Asanov Victory Park was declared unsuccessful. The city is now working on a concept for the park's revitalization. Key conditions for any future development of this park section include preserving existing trees and shrubs, ensuring proper care for the green areas, and obtaining approval from the mayor's office and architectural bodies for any plans involving attractions and commercial facilities.
The proposed concept for the park's improvement includes the creation of a walking promenade, the construction of new sidewalks, a dedicated bicycle path, the installation of street lighting, and the addition of small architectural forms. The project also involves additional landscaping and aims to connect the Victory Park with the new riverside promenade through pedestrian routes.
City officials have assured that efforts will be made to avoid cutting down trees and to minimize the impact on the natural environment during the development process. The plan reflects a commitment to enhancing public spaces and improving the city's recreational infrastructure.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.