Almaty Facade Renovations Disrupt Small Businesses Amid Ongoing Construction

Small businesses in Almaty are suffering due to ongoing facade renovations on Soviet-era buildings. Gaukhar Osmonalieva's pet grooming salon and coffee shop, opened in August, faces reduced foot traffic and constant dust from construction. The city launched a large-scale renovation program in 2026, allocating over 25.8 billion tenge for work on 176 buildings, many housing ground-floor businesses.

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