Greener, smarter, more livable: How Tashkent will change over the next 20 years

The city will be Divided into zones

Under the master plan, the territory of Tashkent will be divided into conservation, reconstruction, and renovation zones. 

Conservation zones will focus on improving the city's environmental and sanitary conditions, as well as cultural and social environments. Green areas, water protection zones, roadside buffer areas, and cultural heritage sites will be protected. New residential and non-residential construction in these areas will be strictly prohibited.

Reconstruction zones will undergo redevelopment based on public opinion and with the approval of the city administration. These zones include areas developed in the last five years, where a livable environment has already been established, and where no major upgrades are needed.

Although reconstruction will take place in these areas, population density will remain unchanged. Design codes will be developed for each district to modernize building exteriors, beautify public spaces and open areas, and permit construction of additional social and infrastructure facilities.

Renovation zones refer to areas designated for complete redevelopment. Here, buildings and structures that are unusable, environmentally harmful, or fail to meet earthquake resistance standards will be demolished. New developments will be carried out based on comprehensive master plans and project designs.

The next 20 years: Long-term plans

Tashkent currently spans an area of 43,873 hectares and is home to over 3 million residents. By 2045, the population is expected to grow to 7.4 million. The master plan takes demographic growth as one of its central considerations.

According to the resolution, the total area of green spaces in Tashkent — including restricted areas — stands at 7,120 hectares. Of this, 893 hectares are public-use green spaces, 5,102 hectares are restricted-access green spaces, and 1,125 hectares are special-purpose green areas.

The master plan envisions the creation of an additional 10,000 hectares of green spaces by 2045. Furthermore, a 15,000-hectare green belt will be established around the city.

Currently, each Tashkent resident has access to 5 square meters of green space. Over the next 20 years, this figure is expected to increase to 8 square meters per capita.

As of now, the total length of roads in Tashkent is 836 kilometers. The master plan aims to construct an additional 647 kilometers of new roads and widen 140 kilometers of existing ones by 2045.

Increasing the share of public transportation usage is also a top priority. In the next 20 years, 27 transport hub centers (Park and Ride) and new metro lines are planned. By 2045, the goal is to raise public transportation usage to 60%.