A Polygon with 4 Equal Sides and Angles = ?

In my opinion, the city of Almaty needs a square. One, or a few, central places for people to go, hang out, and enjoy life. In Madrid (I know I was spoiled) you had Plaza Mayor - where the four sides of the historic square were dotted with souvenir shops, restaurants, street performers, and life. Not to mention the countless other squares/plazas all over the Spanish city. Philadelphia has some oldies but goodies - Rittenhouse, Washington, Franklin and even some good circles (have you ever seen the Hallahan girls jumping into the fountains at Logan Circle on the last day of school?) Someplace to meet, someplace to people-watch, someplace to overcharge the pedestrial consumer. Heck, even Wilmington has Rodney Square and Trolley Square (I still refuse to pay a cover to get into LoHo).

Almaty has few. There is Republic Square and the 'Old' Square But they are surrounded by 4 lanes of Land Cruisers and Ladas. They do close them off during celebrations I am told, but then it's right back to the traffic jam. I've been through Panfilov Park and it has the inklings of a square, but it isn't really contained.

I'll keep looking for one. And if I find one... be there or be square!