Urban Reconstruction Relies On Human-Centered Planning Principles - Official

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Urban reconstruction must be based on the application of human-centered planning principles that go beyond basic infrastructure development, Gulshan Rzayeva, Deputy Head of the Administration of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, said at an event on peace-centered climate action held within the framework of WUF13, Trend reports.

According to Rzayeva, the process of rebuilding cities almost from scratch requires a comprehensive approach where accessibility and spatial planning form the core components.

"As the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, we view all initiatives primarily as vital steps serving the development of cities, as well as the consolidation of peace and stability in the regions where they are located," she noted.

In this regard, she highlighted the special significance of the initiative presented today, noting that its foundation was laid and introduced during the COP29 summit.

The Deputy Head of the Administration emphasized that the primary goal of the initiative is to provide support to countries affected by conflict or undergoing recovery processes.

"These countries are not only going through reconstruction and construction phases, but they also require the development of urban finance, the attraction of investments, and the assurance of community development within the urban environment," Rzayeva explained.

She stated that the initiative's inclusive approach serves on one hand to showcase Azerbaijan's model, and on the other hand, to attract and mobilize financial resources for projects aimed at resolving these issues. At the same time, the application of standards and quality assurance mechanisms is envisioned to ensure that the projects align with the requirements of international financial institutions.

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