Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A project to create an organized parking area and improve a public space is planned on a 1.3-hectare site behind the Alisher Navoi National Library in Tashkent.
One of the mandatory conditions of the public-private partnership will be to preserve existing trees and pedestrian areas. The parking area is planned to be integrated into the existing landscape, including the preservation of trees along the site’s perimeter. No tree cutting is planned as part of the project.
Instead, the project envisages additional landscaping, with more than 1,000 trees and shrubs to be planted.
No permanent construction is planned on the site.
In addition to parking spaces, the technical requirements provide for pedestrian and cycling paths, recreation areas, children’s and workout areas, as well as sports facilities made of lightweight structures.
The site will also feature sanitary facilities, a video surveillance system, electronic displays showing available parking spaces and a modern payment system. A new 720-meter-long sidewalk will also be built.
The land plot is planned to be offered at an electronic auction. The private partner will receive the right to operate the facility for 10 years and will be required to fulfill investment obligations and maintain, improve and landscape the territory.
Under the terms of the public-private partnership, 20% of parking fee revenues will be allocated to the city budget.
The project is intended to address a shortage of organized parking spaces in this part of the city. This has resulted in disorderly parking, including vehicles parked in several rows and in areas designated for pedestrians. Employees of nearby organizations have repeatedly raised the issue.
The stated aim of the project is not to increase the number of cars in central Tashkent, but to organize the existing traffic flow and free public space from disorderly parking.
The site will continue to serve a public function. Parking will be free for specialized and emergency vehicles.
Under the agreement, at the request of city authorities, the parking area must also be made available for city events, including holidays, festivals and other public events. The total period of such use may be up to 60 days per year.
As part of the project, the city intends to preserve existing greenery and pedestrian spaces while organizing traffic loads in this part of central Tashkent.
