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Representatives of the Tashkent hokimiyat (mayor’s office) presented Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the “Atlas of Solutions,” a document outlining a unified architectural style for the capital and offering recommendations for its improvement. The presentation took place on July 9, according to the presidential press service.
The “Atlas of Solutions” applies to both Tashkent and New Tashkent, which, upon completion of the satellite city, are expected to merge into a single metropolitan area. Expert recommendations reflect points from the capital’s master plan, developed through 2045. That plan, the press service notes, defines key parameters for urban planning projects, engineering and transport infrastructure, and protected zones.
The “Atlas of Solutions” is thus a logical continuation of the master plan, establishing general requirements for the appearance of city buildings and public spaces.
The document, consisting of five volumes, serves as a reference catalog covering the rules for designing, installing, and operating buildings in Tashkent. Each volume contains recommendations on organizing and improving public spaces and bringing building facades into a unified architectural style.
For example, under current standards, road construction and repair extend to the “red line” of the street’s roadway. However, in developed cities, the standard is “from building to building on both sides of the street.” This approach prevents neglected segments and ensures cohesive and harmonious landscaping along major thoroughfares.
The “Atlas,” officials noted, is aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and incorporating national character into the design of capital projects. It was also created to prevent mistakes in the planning of new developments on public land.
During the presentation, Mirziyoyev instructed the mayor’s office to preserve Tashkent’s identity while improving its appearance and to focus on enhancing the culture of urban life.
In an interview with the television channel Uzbekistan 24, Tashkent hokim Shavkat Umurzakov stated that common standards and a unified design code would be followed during the overhaul of the city's road network. As part of the project, the Chinese corporation China State Construction Engineering will upgrade 200 kilometers of roadway.
Umurzakov added that British experts and the company ATLAS—previously involved in developing Moscow’s design code—contributed to the creation of the capital’s new visual guidelines. As a result, street facades, sidewalks, and green zones in Tashkent will be organized in accordance with the “Atlas of Solutions,” with relevant instructions issued to urban planning and maintenance authorities.
“This will lead to a fundamental transformation of the city’s appearance,” Umurzakov emphasized.
