Theoretical foundations of the development of Almaty city as agglomeration

Abstract

This article deals with the theoretical problems of the development of Almaty city as agglomeration.
Various criteria are applied for the allocation of urban agglomerations such as the density of the urban
population and the continuity of development; the presence of a large city center (usually with a population
of at least 100 thousand people); the proportion of non-agricultural workers; share of employees
outside their place of residence; the number of urban satellite settlements and the intensity of their connections
with the city center; production links; isochronal labor movements up to 1.5 or 2-hour from the
city center, etc.
The space-system problems of studying urbanized areas are considered on the example of the city
of Almaty and its environs. The characteristics of urbanized areas as systems. Extensively researched
and scientific analysis of the factors influencing on development of Almaty city as an agglomeration
center. The zones of attraction (influence) of Almaty formed as the largest center of agglomeration in
the country is determined, and its socio-economic characteristics are evaluated. Analyzing the works
of foreign and domestic scientists, the main features of urban agglomeration are highlighted. The main directions of formation of urban agglomerations are determined. The data on the expansion of the city
territory are analyzed and the structural and functional ties of the urban agglomeration are systematized.
The main criteria listed in the strategic programs of the Republic of Kazakhstan are analyzed. Republic
of Kazakhstan are analyzed. The main criteria for the development of Almaty city as agglomeration are
determined.