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Urbanist Iskandar Soliev on why Tashkent's improved streets are not always convenient

At Tashkent Design Week 2026, urbanist Iskandar Soliev reviewed the implementation of projects on Shota Rustaveli and Uzbekiston Ovozi streets: some solutions from the original designs were not realized, but the pilot sections delivered measurable results — growth in passenger flow, bus speeds and business revenue. At Tashkent Design Week 2026, urbanist Iskandar Soliyev reviewed the implementation of projects on Shota Rustaveli and O‘zbekiston Ovozi streets: some solutions from the original designs were not realized, but the pilot sections delivered measurable results — growth in passenger traffic, bus speeds, and business revenue.

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Urbanist Darya Kovalenko presented the 'Atlas of New Tashkent' at Tashkent Design Week

On October 28 at Tashkent Design Week, urbanist at the Atlas bureau Darya Kovalenko spoke about the design code of New Tashkent and presented the 'Atlas' — a reference in five books with more than 300 material passports and over 80 illustrations. On October 28, at Tashkent Design Week, urbanist of the Atlas bureau Darya Kovalenko spoke about the design code of New Tashkent and presented the Atlas — a reference guide of five books with more than 300 material passports and over 80 illustrations.

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Lead Designer of New Tashkent Discussed the Master Plan at Tashkent Design Week

Hakan Ceyhan Agca, founder of the firm Cross Works, explained at Tashkent Design Week on October 27 the principles behind developing the New Tashkent master plan: a canal system based on the level difference between the Karasu and the Chirchik, 28% of the territory for open spaces, transferring experience to local architects, and the role of cultural facilities.

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Tashkent Design Week 2026 to Present a Model of New Tashkent for the First Time

From October 26 to November 1, 2026, Tashkent will host the second season of Tashkent Design Week under the theme “How Design Changes the City.” The central event will be the first public presentation of a model of New Tashkent — a city for 2 million residents — at Tashkent City Mall. The program includes public talks, an exhibition of object design, and city activations.

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