At the end of December 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan approved the general plan for Tashkent. The capital city plans to build 647 kilometers of new streets and roads, expanding its area to 43,700 hectares.
Saidazim Sharipov, head of the Department for Preparation of Urban Planning Documents at the New Tashkent Construction Directorate, outlined how the authorities will regulate the building and reconstruction processes in the capital.
Under the new program to manage the development and reconstruction of the capital, residential areas will be divided into four categories, according to Sharipov.
The first category will encompass neighborhoods with developed infrastructure, where construction will be prohibited. Instead, public spaces will be enhanced through the repair and improvement of existing facilities.
The second category will include sparsely populated areas with private houses, where social amenities such as kindergartens, schools, and green spaces will be established.
What will be the design code for Tashkent
Sharipov stated that the third category will feature zones where the government intends to increase the density of residential areas. In these zones, high-rise buildings will be constructed to replace individual houses.
The fourth category will consist of areas requiring reconstruction, including old mahallas and neighborhoods that do not meet modern standards and safety regulations.
Regarding Tashkent’s design code, the zones will be further divided into subcategories based on the age of the neighborhoods and mahallas, as well as their cultural or historical significance, according to Sharipov.
The directorate will develop requirements for the design code, including the appearance of the mahallas and the volume of construction. Additionally, the general plan will set limits on the maximum volume of construction in mahallas to preserve their historical appearance. This initiative will also apply to neighborhoods with individual houses, where high-rise buildings will be prohibited.
The general plan will also establish guidelines for the visual appearance of the capital, including architectural and urban planning codes.
Sharipov emphasized that the directorate is collaborating with the Cultural Heritage Agency to maintain the aesthetic integrity of existing buildings.
