Deputies Oversee Summer Courtyard Renovations in Perm

Summer in Perm is a time when the city literally transforms before one«s eyes. New asphalt, playgrounds, and parking lots appear in courtyards, while parks get updated paths and recreation areas. In total, the city plans to improve about 150 courtyards in 2026, with 72 of them set to receive new playgrounds.

“We are investing significant funds in creating a comfortable urban environment, improving recreation areas, roads, and courtyards. The region and the federal government support us through national projects. It is very important that all work is carried out on time and with high quality, so deputies keep track of progress, regularly visit sites, and always participate in acceptance,” said Dmitry Malyutin, Chairman of the Perm City Duma.

One of the major projects this season is the renovation of the Mindovsky Garden. New tiles are already being laid, and residents naturally question why this material was chosen for the paths.

As Dmitry Malyutin explained, tiles are considered a more environmentally friendly surface and are better suited for modern design solutions. The garden area will be divided into functional zones: a separate area for amusement rides, updated walking spaces, and recreation areas. The modernization of Mindovsky Garden is a key project for the Industrial District, so Malyutin intends to personally oversee each stage of work.

A similar approach is applied across all city districts. Deputies do not limit themselves to document oversight — they regularly visit sites together with administration representatives, contractors, and residents.

Deputy Natalia Melnik reported that in the Ordzhonikidzevsky District, ten courtyards will be transformed this year and eight modern waste container sites will be installed. Using the example of the building at 10a Sotsialisticheskaya Street, she demonstrated how the improvement program works: driveways and sidewalks have already been updated, a parking lot has been built, and landscaping will soon be completed.

Work begins with dialogue with residents, Deputy Vasily Kuznetsov believes. That is why before each project he meets with building activists to understand what changes are truly needed.

“Its foundation is close interaction with people. Their opinion is the main guide when planning changes. When we don’t just install equipment but first fulfill people’s wishes, we manage to achieve the main goal — improving people’s quality of life,” notes Vasily Kuznetsov.

According to him, that is how the idea to renovate the playground in the courtyard at Norilskaya Street came about. Together with residents, they visited the site, discussed proposals, and outlined a plan of action.

In the Dzerzhinsky District, special attention is paid to pedestrian safety — the construction of a sidewalk from Dokuchaeva Street to residential buildings in the Proletarsky microdistrict has been completed. As Deputy Maxim Spiridonov noted, now people can get home safely. At the same time, pothole repair of roads has begun in the Zarechny and Akulovsky microdistricts.

Sometimes improvement begins with a single resident complaint. That is what happened in the Kirovsky District, where employees of the enterprise Galopolymer-Perm asked Deputy Arsen Bolkvadze to make the pedestrian crossing across Lesnaya Street safer. While the installation of speed bumps is under consideration, the deputy secured the prompt updating of road markings to make the crossing more visible to drivers.

Great attention is also paid to the quality of completed work. Deputy Irina Gorbunova confirms this, as she, together with representatives of the homeowners« association (ТСЖ), the contractor, and building laboratory specialists, accepted the improved courtyards on Yursha and Startseva streets.

“The most important thing in our work is feedback from residents. I always try to respond promptly to every signal. It is especially gratifying when joint efforts yield such a quick and necessary result,” says Irina Gorbunova.

During acceptance, specialists took cores of the new asphalt and sent them for laboratory testing. Such checks ensure that the contractor performed the work with high quality and that the renovated courtyards will last for many years.

At 27 Vlasova Street, the roadway was asphalted and the asphalt near entrances was renewed. The project was implemented in a short time thanks to the residents’ desire and unity, noted Anton Melyukhin.

In the Dzerzhinsky District, the renovation of household territories continues on Baramzina and Malkova streets. As Deputy Mikhail Cherepanov said, residents themselves determine what work needs to be done: some places require new asphalt, others sidewalks, parking lots, landscaping, or modern playgrounds.

This approach allows for the improvement of exactly those facilities that are truly in demand by people.