Uzbekistan Approves New Tashkent Master Plan with $16.2 Billion in Projects

The government of Uzbekistan has approved amendments to the capital's master plan, setting new development targets for Tashkent through 2045. The resolution, dated February 28, outlines a comprehensive strategy for urban growth, focusing on large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial construction alongside significant infrastructure upgrades and green space expansion.

The revised plan is anchored by 31 major investment projects proposed by domestic and foreign investors. These initiatives represent a total investment exceeding $16.2 billion and will be developed on land plots covering more than 2,300 hectares.

Annual implementation of these projects is projected to boost the city's gross regional product by $1.5 billion, generate budget revenues of approximately 3.5 trillion Uzbek soums, and create around 260,000 new jobs.

A substantial portion of the planned construction involves multi-apartment residential complexes, some reaching up to 16 stories high. These developments will include integrated commercial, social service, and community infrastructure. Construction is slated for districts across the city, including Bektemir, Mirabad, Sergeli, Chilanzar, Yashnabad, Mirzo-Ulugbek, Shaykhantakhur, Yunusabad, Uchtepa, and Yangikhayat.

The city center is earmarked for several five-star hotel projects. One notable development is the Tonino Lamborghini Residences complex, which will feature premium-class apartments alongside a hotel and business center.

Beyond housing and hospitality, the master plan envisions modern business centers, trade-service complexes, a student dormitory clinic with a wellness center. The Yangikhayat district will host the "Yangi Avlod" industrial zone dedicated to production and service facilities.

A key pillar of the new urban strategy is environmental sustainability. The regulations mandate that at least 30% of each project's territory must be allocated to parks and landscaped green areas. The plan promotes comprehensive redevelopment of outdated neighborhoods while prohibiting dense construction on plots smaller than one hectare.

In nine priority locations managed by "Tashkent Invest," an additional 139.6 hectares of new green zones will be created. Upon project completion these areas will be placed under conservation protection.

For every project detailed master plans must be developed within two months incorporating architectural engineering and socio-economic parameters These plans require review and approval by Tashkent's Territorial Architectural Urban Planning Council under the Main Construction Department as well as by the city administration (hokimiyat).

Investors are obligated to pay infrastructure fees which partially cover costs for utility networks and transport infrastructure These fees may be subject to multipliers ranging from 1.1 to 3.0 based on factors like building density share of green space and projected strain on social services

The resolution permits using international technical standards in design and construction provided they are adapted to comply with national urban planning norms All projects must incorporate alternative energy sources replacing natural gas where possible along with energy-saving technologies

The approved amendments lay a foundation for transforming Tashkent into a modern metropolis characterized by resilient infrastructure abundant greenery expanded residential commercial industrial capacity This strategic shift aims to significantly enhance both the capital's investment appeal quality life its residents