Azerbaijan Developing New Program On Urban Planning

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 30. The Azerbaijani State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture is developing an extensive program of activities on the rules for the organization and operation of a unified information system for urban planning and construction activities, the committee's chairman Anar Guliyev said, Trend reports.

He made the remark during the Azerbaijan Sustainable Built Environment Leadership Roundtable in Baku today.

“The committee is implementing modern approaches to territorial planning, such as the use of environmental solutions and increasing the area of public spaces.

Developing master plans for Baku and other cities, special attention is paid to environmental protection. The related activities include the development of the digital construction sector and the efficient use of resources. Construction pays attention to energy efficiency and the installation of solar heating systems,” he added.

The roundtable is a special high-level meeting of leading industry leaders in Azerbaijan, including CEOs, ministers, UAE construction companies, the President of COP29, and the UN High-Level Champion for COP29.

This unique event will boost cooperation and sustainable development in Azerbaijan's construction sector, providing a platform to discuss challenges, explore opportunities, and define favorable policies.

The roundtable emphasizes the crucial role of green construction in achieving global climate goals and, marking an important milestone on the road to COP29, lays the foundation for targeted business operations and cooperation with significant results for Azerbaijan and beyond.

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