The government of Uzbekistan on 24 December approved Tashkent’s master plan through 2045, with its first phase extending to 2030.
The document mandates that all construction work should align with the master plan, supported by a detailed territorial and construction project.
The master plan was developed in a simplified format, as authorized by a president’s decree from September 2023. This decree also stipulates dividing urban areas into conservation, reconstruction and renovation zones.
The hokim (mayor) of Tashkent has been entrusted to report quarterly to the Cabinet of Ministers on the implementation progress of the master plan.
The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services will publish maps detailing the plan’s parameters in the Urban Planning Cadastre’s Geo-Information System as open data.
Details
The plan focuses on balanced urban growth, infrastructure modernization, expanded transport networks and increased green spaces to ensure Tashkent’s sustainable development, the document states.
The document sets strategic zoning and general requirements for territories, allowing for independent development of local territories in alignment with the master plan.
Detailed studies on demographics, migration, natural growth were held to calculate demands for infrastructure, transport and networks, according to the plan.
The plan says the capital’s territory is 43,873 hectares, and the population is expected to grow from 3 million to 7.4 million by 2045.
The total green area in Tashkent, including restricted zones, currently spans 7,120.9 hectares, including 893 hectares for public use, 5,102 hectares in restricted zones, and 1,125 hectares in special zones.
An additional 10,000 hectares of green zones and a 15,000-hectare green belt around the city are planned. These expansions will raise the green space per capita from 3 square meters to 8 square meters.
The city’s road network, currently 836 km long, will see the construction of 647 new streets and roads, and the expansion of 140 km of existing streets and roads.
To increase public transport use to 60% and reduce car dependency, the plan includes 27 park-and-ride facilities and new metro lines. At the same time, no details on other public transit modes are provided.
The plan introduces population density control mechanisms for all five functional zones: residential, public buildings, industrial, recreational and transport. Height restrictions will apply to new buildings in high-density areas. Bsides, more green spaces and recreational facilities will be created in populated areas.
The master plan was in development for many years, with its approval postponed many times.
