Imagine a ski slope right in the middle of a city - that's the vision of an architect in Kazakhstan.
His urban ski slope would descend from the top of a 21-story apartment building. It would measure 1,000 feet.
The slope would provide easy access for skiers and snowboarders in a place where people endure frigid winters.
Right now, they have to drive four hours to the nearest slope.
Local officials still need to approve the plan.
Architect works to build 1,000-foot ski slope in center of Kazakhstan
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This animation shows an architect's plan for a 1,000-foot ski slope in the center of downtown Kazakhstan. (KGO-TV)