20 Years of Neglect: Aktobe Residents Demand Park on Unused Land

Aktobe Residents' 20-Year Plea for Park on Unused Land Aktobe, Kazakhstan – For two decades, residents living on Moldagulova Avenue have voiced concerns about a neglected plot of land near their homes. The land, situated on a main thoroughfare named after a celebrated war hero, remains unused, impeding pedestrian access. Residents have repeatedly petitioned local authorities to develop the area into a park or green space. "We've written to the akimat countless times," said one resident, "but nothing has been done. It's been 20 years of this neglect." A local man, also a resident, points to a fence enclosing the disputed land. He explains that underground utilities prevent construction, but the residents believe a solution can be found. The residents hope that their persistent calls for action will finally lead to the transformation of the vacant land into a much-needed recreational area, honoring the legacy of Ali Moldagulova in the process.