TRANSFORMATION OF THE SUBURBAN AREA OF THE CITY OF AKTOBE

Abstract

The development of large cities affects suburban settlements. Territories in suburbs are diverse and variable in size, functions and combinations, the nature of production and distribution of transport. For the last ten years, suburban settlements have begun to transform due to urban overpopulation. There are spontaneous elements in the development of processes that lead to the growth of suburban areas and they are used inefficiently effectively. The relevance of the study was due to the need to analyze the suburbs as part of the city. The article analyzes the structure and dynamics of development of the suburban area near the city of Aktobe. The development of suburban areas is one of the elements of changing the economy of the city and determines their development. The study used statistical, comparative and analytical, isochronous methods. Suburban zone Aktobe represents a geodemographic interest in the strength of its formation and dimensions. The most active and attractive part of the suburban zone is located 15-30 km from the center of Aktobe, between 40-minute and half-hour isochrons. In the following years, the city of Aktobe is rapidly developing. The main issues of the development of Aktobe: the division of the city into functional zones, town planning, development of the main infrastructure, protection of recreational zones, the formation of green zones, etc. SWOT-analysis of settlements around Aktobe showed that one of the strong sides is a favorable transport and logistics situation. There were other strong and weak sides, opportunities and obstacles.