BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 1. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva,
and family members participated in the opening of Islam Safarli
Street, covering the Sabail and Yasamal districts of Baku, on May
1, following its reconstruction, Trend reports.
Eldar Azizov, Head of the Baku City Executive Authority, briefed
the head of state and the First Lady on the completed works.
The area starting from Azerbaijan Avenue, including a section of
Nigar Rafibayli Street and extending along Islam Safarli Street up
to Mirzaagha Aliyev Street, has been fully renovated. This area now
provides seamless pedestrian access to Central Park.
Landscaping works were also carried out on eight streets
intersecting with Islam Safarli Street, as well as on the sections
leading to Tabriz Khalilbeyli and Mirza Ibrahimov streets. The
total length of the renovated streets is 1,350 meters. Water and
sewage lines in these streets were fully renewed, and gas lines
were replaced with an underground system. In addition,
reconstruction and restoration works were carried out on buildings
of various purposes located along these streets. Necessary
facilities, including seating areas, were installed for the
recreation of residents and visitors, and extensive landscaping
works were implemented.
The implementation of the project provides direct pedestrian
access from Fountains Square to Winter Park. The area also features
architectural monuments of local importance built in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries, which further enhances its appeal for
both residents and visitors.
The replacement of vehicle roads with pedestrian paths is
expected to positively impact the activities of shops, cafes, and
restaurants in the area, creating new opportunities for small
businesses.
It should be noted that Baku has become one of the most
beautiful cities in the world. Consistent measures have been taken
to modernize the city’s social infrastructure and ensure the
comfort of residents and visitors, and these projects are ongoing.
It is no coincidence that visitors to the capital often express
admiration for its beauty and cleanliness. The successful
implementation of micromobility solutions in Baku, in line with
modern urban planning trends, and the conversion of vehicle roads
into pedestrian zones serve the comfort of both residents and
tourists. The implementation of such projects in densely populated
areas also contributes to urban development-oriented planning.
Thus, these steps, as a key element of the capital’s sustainable
development strategy, play a special role in developing Baku as
both a modern and pedestrian-friendly city.
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