This scientific article is devoted to the study of the prospects for the reconstruction of the housing stock of the historical center of the city of Karaganda, represented by panel houses built in the period from the 1950s to the 1970s. The study analyzes the architectural features and technical condition of the houses, identifies the need for their modernization and adaptation to modern requirements of comfortable living. The article discusses various aspects of reconstruction, including the use of new technologies, materials and architectural solutions to improve energy efficiency, safety and convenience of residents. Reconstruction, as a complex of organizational and technical measures aimed at eliminating moral and physical deterioration of buildings as a whole or their individual elements and systems, includes modernization and renovation of the building infrastructure. It improves the quality of housing, helps to extend the service life, makes this housing stock relevant and in demand for people, and contributes to improving the condition of the main streets of the city. The scientific article draws attention to the problem of panel housing stock, and offers methods and tools for reconstruction in the historical center of the city of Karaganda, taking into account the necessary measures specifically for the current urban development situation. The results of the study can be useful for urban planners, architects, engineers and other specialists working in the field of renovation and modernization of residential complexes. This analysis can be used not only in relation to the panel housing stock of Karaganda, but also to other cities, taking into account their historical, geographical and urban planning context.
Baymuratova et al. (Sun,) studied this question.