The key facts
- New Karshi: 5,000 hectares, up to 500,000 residents, on the border of Karshi, the Kukdala and Karshi districts
- New Nasaf: an eco-complex on 235 hectares on the bank of a canal in the Karshi district
- 20 billion soums will be allocated for master plans over two months; construction based on 'green' and 'smart' city principles
Announcement of the construction of New Karshi
On October 22, at a meeting on the socio-economic development of Kashkadarya region, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced plans to build the city of New Karshi. According to him, as the region's population grows, so does the demand for modern housing. The new city will be located at the junction of the city of Karshi, the Kukdala and Karshi districts on an area of 5,000 hectares and will be designed for 500,000 residents.
The New Nasaf eco-complex
The second major project is the New Nasaf eco-complex, which will be built on 235 hectares on the bank of a canal in the Karshi district. Reputable architectural firms and construction companies are planned to be engaged in the implementation of both projects.
Master plans and construction principles
Within two months, the development of master plans for both settlements is expected to begin, taking into account advanced urban planning solutions. Initially, 20 billion soums will be allocated for their preparation. The new districts will feature multi-story residential buildings, shopping and business centers; construction will be carried out based on the principles of a 'green' and 'smart' city.
The 'Kashkadarya experience' in greening
The President also announced the development of the 'Kashkadarya experience' in the field of planting saplings and expanding green zones. Every year before Navruz, a 'Greenest Mahalla' contest will be held, whose winners will be awarded electric vehicles and other valuable prizes.
Tourism in the region
According to Kun.uz, Mirziyoyev stated that the region is capable of attracting up to 6 million tourists per year; since the beginning of the year, the region has been visited by 2.5 million tourists, and the village of Gelon by 500,000 people. The first phase of a ski resort in Gelon is planned to be launched with Tatarstan next year. Six villages (Taragay, Bashir, Tatar, Sayod, Suvtushar and Gelon) have been tasked with preparing master plans within a month and starting projects worth 50 million dollars from March 1. Also, every year in spring, gastronomic festivals 'Lola i kabob' in Guzar and 'Chiyal yakhna' in Kukdala will be held.
