CONTINUITY OF MILYUTIN'S PRINCIPLES IN MODERN URBAN PLANNING STANDARDS OF KAZAKHSTAN: ANALYSIS, ISSUES, AND REFORM PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

This article investigates the phenomenon of the persistence of N.A. Milyutin’s urban planning principles, formulated in the "Sotsgorod" concept, within the modern regulatory framework of Kazakhstan. The relevance of the work is due to the critical contradiction between Astana's need for sustainable development and the preservation of outdated Soviet-era regulations. Based on a detailed comparative analysis of Soviet (SNiP 2.07.01-89) and current (SNiP RK 3.01-01As-2021) standards, the authors prove that the fundamental city structure the microdistrict, rigid functional zoning, and fixed service radii remains unchanged. It is established that modern adjustments are limited to tightening quantitative indicators, ignoring the qualitative transformation of the environment. This preserves problems of commuting, fragmentation of green spaces, and high car dependency. The conclusion justifies the need for a fundamental reform of the planning system: a transition from directive rationing to flexible parametric models that encourage mixed-use development and social diversity.