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Interdisciplinary Roundtable "Mountain Rivers of Almaty: Safety, Architecture, and Economics"
An expert roundtable discussion entitled "Mountain Rivers of Almaty: Safety, Architecture, and Economics" was held at Satbayev University under the T. Basenov Institute of Architecture and Construction.
The event was organized to discuss modern approaches to the development and reconstruction of Almaty's mountain riverbeds, as well as to identify research areas and potential practical solutions aimed at improving city safety, improving the environmental situation, and developing the urban environment.
The roundtable was attended by representatives of scientific organizations, government agencies, the architectural community, industry specialists, and media representatives, including the Institute of Geography and Water Safety, the K. Turysov Institute of Geology and Oil and Gas, the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State Institution "Kazselezashchita," the Republican State Enterprise "Kazhydromet," the KBTU, the Almaty Development Center, and other organizations. The event featured presentations on hydrological safety, the architectural transformation of river spaces, and the economic potential of urban river development.
A. Barayev, head of the Omir Su project office, presented a report titled "Mountain Rivers of Almaty: Safety and Economy," which examined current challenges associated with changing hydrological conditions and climate change, as well as the need for a comprehensive analysis of the city's existing hydraulic structures. V. Musabayeva, PhD in Architecture, presented a report titled "New Architecture for Urban Rivers: Global Experience," which focused on modern approaches to the reconstruction of urban rivers and the development of riverside public spaces. D. Tulebayev, senior engineer at the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations, presented a report titled "Mudflow Safety in Almaty," which analyzed the existing mudflow protection system and outlined key areas for its future development. In her presentation, A.A. Tursunova, head of the laboratory at the Institute of Geography and Water Security, emphasized the importance of systematic hydrological research for developing long-term solutions to ensure water and mudflow safety in Almaty.
During the discussion, roundtable participants emphasized the need for a comprehensive scientific study of the city's entire water system—from the glaciers of the Zailiyskiy Alatau to the flat part of the basin. It was emphasized that modern approaches to water resource management require considering rivers not only as engineering structures but also as elements of the city's ecological infrastructure.
