Under the "50/50" program, Osh is carrying out a comprehensive renovation of its housing stock. The repair work covers not only facades and roofs but also the utility networks of apartment buildings.
Scope of work and future plans
According to Nomad TV, over the past nine months facades have been renovated in fifty buildings. In addition, repairs of another twenty buildings are planned before the end of this year.
Terms of participation and details
Participation in the program involves joint financing: the municipality pays half the cost of repairs, and residents must contribute the other half. Residents themselves choose the colors to be used in renovating the buildings. In the longer term, the city is considering installing architectural lighting.
- Facades, entrances and roofs of apartment buildings are being renovated
- The municipality pays half the cost of repairs
- Residents contribute the other half of the funds
Context
The program aims to improve housing conditions in Osh, whose population is projected to reach 375,400 in 2025.
