Rustam Minnikhanov chaired a meeting of the interdepartmental commission on urban planning activities in historical settlements
The meeting of the interdepartmental commission on urban planning activities in the historical settlements of Kazan was held today by the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. The event took place at the Government House of the Republic of Tatarstan. The meeting participants considered several projects, including a master plan for the development of the territory of the Staro-Tatar settlement, as well as a project for the construction of a multifunctional shopping center in the "Art City" residential complex with the reconstruction of one of the historical buildings. During the presentation, Rustam Minnikhanov got acquainted with the proposals of architects to maintain and restore the historical environment, as well as to update the cultural heritage sites. In addition, among the strategic decisions, it was proposed to coordinate the natural landscape of the territory with the concept of developing the natural frame of the city, to more actively develop pedestrian connections, and to fill the territory with functions that are in demand for citizens. Rustam Minnikhanov drew attention to the fact that the development of the Staro-Tatar settlement will create a comfortable space for the citizens and significantly increase the tourist flow. “It is imperative to bring this work to its logical conclusion. This is one of the most valuable and beautiful places in our capital. There are many valuable historical sites there. They need to be preserved,” - the President of Tatarstan stressed out. Then Rustam Minnikhanov was presented a project of a multifunctional shopping center in the "Art City" residential complex with the reconstruction of a historically valuable town-forming object. It is assumed that the facade of the reconstructed historical object will be integrated into the project of the shopping center. The object will be located on the first line of Ershov st.. It is planned to equip the Walk of Fame near the complex. Rustam Minnikhanov proposed to carefully study the presented options, take into account the comments of the commission members and finalize the project.