A new Uzbekistan capital city could be coming soon and world-renowned architecture firm Benoy has already drawn up the plans for it. Located east of current capital Tashkent and covering an area of 20,000 hectares, the new city could accommodate two million people and support, not supplant, the existing metropolis.
“Uzbekistan is a place of fascination for us; the history of the Great Silk Road and the history of the country itself are great moments for us, inspiring moments for us, and we’re delighted to be friends and partners with the Mayor to deliver their vision”. John Dawes, Director at Benoy, explained in a press release.
The new Uzbekistan capital city site sits on agricultural land, which currently has an intricate network of irrigation channels. Benoy has kept this element in its plans by crafting an extensive network of urban canals as well as a series of green spaces that will create what the firm calls, “a sequence of diverse natural and formal landscape environments.”
The current capital, Tashkent, and the new Uzbekistan capital city will come together at the Chirchiq River, and Benoy has stated that it wants to transform the waterway into a national asset. This area will feature riverside boardwalks lined with a range of mid to high-end and affordable housing, F&B, retail, leisure and entertainment centers.
“The masterplan proposal aims to diligently answer the demands of Uzbekistan and its capital city today with ingenuity and rigor, whilst being inherently flexible, adaptable and future-proofed to answer the questions posed by tomorrow.” Hakan Agca, Benoy’s Masterplanning and Urban Design Lead, explained.
New Uzbekistan capital city details
The New City Administrative District, which will be delivered as part of Phase One of the masterplan’s potential development program, will be home to the Palace, Embassies, Government Ministries and Agencies.
Meanwhile, the new city’s center is set to become a modern economic hub driving the entire country. This central business district is primed to be the heart of the city’s economy once completed.
Benoy has also placed special emphasis on each neighbourhood in the new city. These will all have a unique character with social infrastructure, green space and public art in addition to community amenities such as healthcare, education, administrative uses, leisure facilities and retail options.
