BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. Baku is
implementing the fourth phase of its Central Park project, covering
21 hectares, as the capital continues to develop new public spaces
and pursue large-scale urban renewal initiatives.


Riyad Gasimov, head of the Baku Main Department of Architecture
and Urban Planning under Azerbaijan's State Committee on Urban
Planning and Architecture, announced the progress during the AIREX
2026 International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition in Baku,
Trend's
correspondent reports.


According to Gasimov, the first phase of the Central Park
project, covering 20 hectares, began in 2019. The second phase,
spanning 6.4 hectares, was launched in 2022 and completed in 2024.
The 21-hectare fourth phase is currently underway and is the
largest stage of the project.


Gasimov also spoke about the White City development, which is
intended to transform the former industrial area known as Black
City into a modern urban district.


"One of the largest urban renewal projects is White City, which
envisages transforming the former industrial territory, known as
'Black City', into a modern multifunctional urban district," he
said.







The project includes residential neighbourhoods, business
facilities, green spaces and public areas. Its main priorities
include the environmental rehabilitation of areas previously
occupied by oil industry facilities, the development of
residential, commercial and business infrastructure, and the
construction of parks, public squares and pedestrian zones.


"Additionally, the project envisages the construction of new
roads and pedestrian bridges, the development of transport links
taking into account the prospective expansion of the metro network,
as well as the integration of coastal areas with Baku's Seaside
Boulevard and recreational zones.


Greening has become one of the notable areas of transformation
in Baku's urban environment. In particular, projects are underway
to create new parks, renovate existing public spaces and expand
green infrastructure.


New parks and gardens will eventually become part of the
capital's green corridors. These projects also envisage the
creation of public spaces for recreation and social interaction,
pedestrian routes, sports facilities and areas for active leisure,"
Gasimov said.