Tashkent is gradually becoming greener
Large-scale efforts are underway in Tashkent to transform urban spaces, with a particular focus on improving waterfront areas. According to the city administration’s plans, upgraded embankments will total 150 kilometers. The project is reshaping the urban environment: illegally occupied waterfront areas are being replaced with safe pedestrian promenades and bicycle paths separated from busy roads.
In recent years, systematic efforts to enhance Tashkent’s urban landscape have rapidly expanded green spaces and recreational areas for residents. Plans for the banks of the capital’s waterways include separate pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths, modern lighting, and comfortable benches.
A clear example is the development of a modern public garden along the Salar Canal, which passes through the Mirzakalon Ismaili and Asaka mahallas in Mirzo Ulugbek district. The new 1.5-kilometer recreational area starts near the district administration building and stretches to the Central Park of Culture and Recreation. The landscaping project will preserve and enhance all existing greenery. Meanwhile, the district is inventorying waterfront buildings to bring illegally occupied areas into compliance with current urban planning regulations.
The improved section of the Salar Canal will also include dedicated pathways for people with disabilities, gazebos, children’s playgrounds, and workout areas. In addition, making effective use of the ground floors of apartment buildings in the Mirzakalon Ismaili mahalla is expected to boost business activity and create new jobs.
All newly created pedestrian areas are set away from heavily congested roads, giving residents a safe, open space to walk.
For reference, the Salar Canal is one of Tashkent’s major waterways. It runs 23.3 kilometers through the city, with a channel up to 10.5 meters wide. A 10-meter water protection zone runs along its banks. Landscaping is complete along 9.9 kilometers of the canal, and work continues on the remaining 2.7 kilometers.
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