Residents of the regions are being deprived of their courtyards, green spaces, and historic centers. High-rises will be everywhere.
Residents in three regions are trying to protect their land plots from spot and integrated development, but so far they have been unsuccessful.
🔹In Yaroslavl residents of the house at 12 Trufanova, building 3 revolted The upcoming development of the area, which includes a courtyard with a children's playground, a sports field, a garbage disposal site, and a mini-park, has already been fenced off, both on and around the privately owned property. Residents have been writing to all authorities for over two years, asking them to cancel the development of this green "patch," but to no avail. People are surprised: Putin in 2012 called for refusal from point development, the State Duma in 2019 proposed to ban spot development, but apparently these proposals did not reach the regions;
🔹Nizhny Novgorod residents spoke out against The construction of an apartment building next to their homes on Golubeva Street is underway. The development encompasses a parking lot and a children's playground, as well as protected natural areas. Residents claim the boundaries of the development site are "artificially inflated" and that all urban planning regulations are violated. Opponents of the development intend to conduct an independent examination of the project.
🔹Two 30-story towers, several smaller buildings, a restaurant with a view on the terrace, a fitness club with a swimming pool, and the development of promenade areas are planned in the historic part of the city. in OmskResidents fear that this will not only spoil the appearance of the historic center but also put a strain on already overburdened utility networks.
"There are so many rundown buildings in the city center—tear them down and build at least 20 thirty-story buildings! Where will they even turn around, where will people park, get in and out during rush hour—who even comes up with this idea!?"- write in the comments residents.
The Omsk branch of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments (VOOPIiK) also opposed the development of the city center. According to activists, high-rise buildings would clash with the city center's architectural ensemble and would "crush" historical sites. The area must remain accessible to all city residents.
Photo: Soroka, Pro Gorod, VOOPIK Omsk
