Abstract
Planning and designing of urban residential complexes with all the functions in beautiful environments responding to the local customs is a difficult task. In Kazakhstan, as a result of the growth of the economy, the improvement of needs, and the transformations of socio-economic functions, housing is changing fast. Urban residents now make complex and higher demands related to the environments of residential areas. In this context, this article examines the history of the design of residential construction in Northern Kazakhstan in relation to the stages of urban developments. The research analyzes the four most popular residential areas of the city of Astana, built at the beginning of the 21st century. A variety of research methods were employed such as historical method, analysis method, comparative method, and method of interpretation. The study revealed that the level of development of residential areas has a direct impact on the living environment of residents, and depends on whether their planning is reasonable. In summary, the reconstruction of old residential areas in Astana is a major livelihood project, which can not only effectively improve the living conditions environment of residents, but also improve urban support facilities and promote the healthy development of urban construction.