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Factory co-owner of "EMAL" prepares forest near significant waterbody for development in Ekaterinburg.

Businessman Successfully Alters Urban Land Use Rules, Allowing Construction Near Several Hundred Meters of Waterbody Edge, Legally Permissible but Often Controversial

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Entrepreneur Achieves Amendments in Urban Land Usage Rules, Originally Allowing Construction Near Hundreds of Meters of Waterbody Shores.

Factory co-owner of "EMAL" prepares forest near significant waterbody for development in Ekaterinburg.

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Ready to spin some juicy details about a potential development project on the banks of Verhne-Maakrovsky Reservoir? Check this out!

Andrey Kaletin, a big-shot property tycoon, has prepared documents for a quaint cottage community on the picturesque shores of Verhne-Maakrovsky Reservoir, which serves as an emergency water source for lovely Yekaterinburg.

The City Administration has already penciled in the new status of the area in Land Use and Building Regulations (ZUL). Initially, the 2.5 sq. km plot was in the agriculture zone (SZH-1). However, after some changes in ZUL, the terrain was divided into several sectors - SZH-3 (small farms and gardens), TC-4 (commercial sites), and CC-6 (educational facilities). This zoning arrangement gives the investor the opportunity to plan a cottage community complete with a store and school!

Traditionally, we keep our lips sealed about possible projects, plans, and chances of realization, said the reps of the investor to our snoopy journalist at our website.

Andrey Kaletin is a big cheese in the land game. He's got the reigns of Company "Zemla96," which controls several plots along the southern outskirts of Yekaterinburg. Back in 2021, this business whiz turned farmlands along Polievsky Road into private residential zones and dachas. In his ventures, the developer likes to chop up territory into individual plots and sell them for private housing development.

Also on the agenda is the long-standing plan for a recreational park. City Hall has given the thumbs up to this project. From the papers, it looks like the park will be constructed over 18 years in four phases. So far, theconstruction crew is still waiting for the start signal.

By the way, in the 2000s, the forested area along Verhne-Maakrovsky Reservoir obtained the status of a protected nature reserve. In 2021, city officials gave the green light to new protected zones, but the construction plot didn't make the cut.

Local residents believe that excluding the area from the protective zone and granting permission for cottage development flouts environmental principles.

In 2023, city officials passed the baton to our friendly businessman to develop project planning and land division plans.

Shedding Light on Environmental Concerns

Let's dive deeper and examine the potential environmental implications of this development project:

  • Water Pollution: Construction activities, sewage runoff, and household chemicals can contaminate the water reservoir.
  • Habitat Disruption: The local ecosystem, thriving around water sources, may be affected, potentially impacting local wildlife and biodiversity.
  • Increased Water Consumption: The increased number of homes in the area may stress the reservoir's capacity, especially considering it's an emergency water source for Yekaterinburg.
  • Aesthetic and Recreational Impact: The development may modify the area's visual appeal, which might affect its appeal for tourism and recreational activities.
  • Climate Change and Resilience: The project's effects on the local microclimate and its resilience to climate change should be considered. This includes assessing flood risks, increased temperatures, and other climate-related stressors.

Stepping Stone for Environmental Protection

To tackle these concerns, it is crucial to focus on sustainable design for cottages, wastewater management, thorough environmental impact assessments, and community education. By adopting these strategies, the project can strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

Stay tuned for updates on this riveting development project! Will the cottages be built with a green approach, safeguarding our beautiful city's precious water source and local ecosystem? Only time will tell!

  1. The proposed development project on the banks of Verhne-Maakrovsky Reservoir, while promising news for finance and real-estate enthusiasts, has sparked concerns about potential environmental hazards, such as water pollution, habitat disruption, increased water consumption, aesthetic and recreational impact, and climate change resilience.
  2. As the project moves forward, focused attention on sustainable design, wastewater management, comprehensive environmental impact assessments, and community education becomes crucial to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
  3. With the development project planned to incorporate a store and school and already having secured its status in Land Use and Building Regulations, it remains to be seen whether the investor, Andrey Kaletin, will prioritize these environmental concerns, ensuring a promising future for both the project and the local ecosystem.

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