How is the structure of Almaty changing in 2026? A VAL Realty study on the impact of infrastructure projects and environmental factors on the urban environment.
Modern Almaty is a complex system where the traditional "city center" is gradually giving way to polycentricity. The research arm of VAL Realty, part of the VAL Group holding, conducts regular monitoring of how infrastructural changes affect the metropolis's identity.
Polycentricity and the "15-Minute City": We are observing the formation of new business and cultural clusters outside the historic core. This shift reduces the strain on transportation and creates new points of interest.
Ecological Framework and Microclimate: Analyzing airflow and greenery has become a defining factor in evaluating district desirability. At VAL Group, we study how preserving "green corridors" impacts the overall quality of urban life.
Technological Integration: Smart lighting, air quality sensors, and digital space management services are the elements defining a modern neighborhood today.
Understanding these processes allows us to provide an objective assessment of the city's evolution. We believe Almaty's future lies in the balance between high-tech advancement and the preservation of the unique natural code of its foothills.