BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 21. Kyrgyzstan will
expand the construction of apartment buildings in rural areas due
to a shortage of land available for individual housing
construction.
This was written by President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on
social media, commenting on the ongoing public discussions
surrounding the land issue.
"State housing policy is gradually changing its approach to
residential construction: development will proceed not only through
the expansion of settlements but also through the construction of
multi-story housing," Sadyr Japarov said.
According to the president, there is virtually no free land left
in rural areas for individual housing construction.
The president noted that the construction of apartment buildings
ranging from three to five stories has already begun in rural
areas.
He also said that he plans to personally visit such settlements
in the near future to demonstrate the potential of this new housing
model and explain its advantages to local residents.
According to Trend's analysis, Kyrgyzstan's decision to promote
apartment construction in rural areas reflects a strategic shift in
land-use and housing policy as available land for individual homes
becomes increasingly limited. Moving toward higher-density
residential development could improve the efficiency of land use,
reduce infrastructure costs, and help accommodate growing housing
demand without further expanding settlement boundaries. If
supported by adequate utilities, transport, and social
infrastructure, the policy could modernize rural communities while
creating new opportunities for the construction sector and regional
development.
