Demolition of Illegal Structures at Astrakhan Planet Park

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Dismantling of illegally built structures on the territory of Astrakhan’s Planet amusement park has begun, according to the city administration’s press service. Following a court decision, Park Planet LLC is required to evacuate the unauthorized occupied site, which covers about 24,000 square meters, and dismantle more than three dozen structures located there. After the work is finished, the area is expected to be repurposed as a park or public square, with officials from the mayor’s office already drafting preliminary ideas for the site’s redevelopment, considering accessibility, green space, and community uses.

According to the official statement, the court ruling obliges Park Planet LLC to clear the site and remove all structures within the declared boundary. The decision is part of ongoing enforcement to restore lawful land use and ensure public safety. The work is also framed as a step toward future community benefits, with planners weighing pedestrian zones, seating areas, and landscaping that could fit into a larger neighborhood revitalization plan.

The management noted that once dismantling is completed, the space will be repurposed for public recreation. Currently, the mayor’s department is developing initial design concepts that could guide the plan for parkland, pedestrian paths, green spaces, and a plaza with benches, shade, and landscaping. The process is expected to involve public consultation and coordination with utilities and local authorities to minimize disruption.

Planet was closed in August 2023. Now there is only one amusement park left on Astrakhan’s territory—Arcadia—a fact cited in city updates as planners map new uses for the vacant zone and seek to preserve memories of the former attraction while building for the future.

In September, authorities in the Leningrad region demolished about 1,200 illegal houses linked to the Peterhof fountains project. The constructions were located within the protected area of the district’s water supply system, with borders extending to the settlements of Orzhitskoye and Nizinskoye in the Lomonosov district. The steps were taken to safeguard water infrastructure and preserve the landscape around Peterhof, a key historic site.

Earlier, visitors at a St. Petersburg park encountered crowds around a popular attraction, highlighting how urban recreation zones can be affected by peak demand. Officials emphasize that crowd management, safety protocols, and orderly maintenance are essential as cities balance growth with visitor experience.

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