President Ilham Aliyev Reviews Aghdara City Master Plan

Aghdara: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev examined the Master Plan for the city of Aghdara on January 13. Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture, briefed the head of state on the Master Plan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the plan proposes expanding the city’s residential area from 444 to 522 hectares, with the population projected to reach 14,000 over a 20-year period. The Master Plan’s conceptual scheme includes a city center, residential areas, and public-business zones. Plans for a terrace park, riverside boulevard, and agrotourism, industrial, and logistics zones are also included. The initial reconstruction phase envisions 420,000 square meters of housing, an 80-bed hospital, five schools, five kindergartens, and a vocational school. A 104-hectare city center will accommodate 3,590 residents by 2030, with a road network of 46.8 kilometers and 10 kilometers of bicycle lanes. Architectural designs for public and residential buildings have been finalized.

After reviewing the Master Plan, President Aliyev gave relevant instructions and directives. Following the review, residential buildings for the Ministry of Defense’s military personnel were commissioned in Aghdara.

Repair and restoration work has been completed on three buildings for military personnel. The buildings contain 72 apartments, ranging from one-room to four-room units. Conditions have been created for the servicemen and their families, including full utilities, internet, and furniture. Landscaping around the buildings includes new greenery and relaxation areas for residents.