The first Central Asian urban forum
Tashkent will host a forum bringing together urban planners and architects from the top 100 of the global ranking.
On September 26, Tashkent will host the Central Asian Urban Forum, attracting designers, architects, and urban planners from both neighboring and foreign countries. Among the speakers are architects from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, who have been featured in the Royal Institute of British Architects’ “100 Women Architects in Practice” ranking, along with leading development companies, design studios, and students of relevant fields.
The forum is organized by the Association of Young Architects of Uzbekistan. The idea to hold the first gathering of the young association and to make Tashkent a starting point for uniting experts around the issues of urbanism has been actively discussed in expert circles for over a year. This gradually evolved into a plan for joint practical actions aimed at advancing the industry.
As a result, the forum has established itself on Tashkent’s map as a meeting place for experts in architecture, design, and urbanism. Among the event’s headliners are young female architects from the region, including Tahmina Turdialieva, Ranay Utkelbaeva, Aziza Popova, and others.
Tahmina Turdialiyeva. Photo provided by the Association of Young Architects of Uzbekistan
The idea for the forum emerged amidst a construction boom, which has highlighted the need to address issues related to changing technologies and urban expansion.
During the open dialogue at the forum, it is planned to unite government bodies, the private sector, and specialists in architecture, construction, ecology, and digital technologies. By joining forces, they aim to find optimal solutions to the challenges of construction and housing, especially in the face of climate change. Additionally, the forum will help develop proposals for improving regulatory frameworks that protect the environment and safeguard the interests of the state, businesses, and the people of Uzbekistan in the construction and private sector development, a crucial part of the country’s economy.
“We love Tashkent and want to participate in its transformation. Only by loving the city ourselves can we teach visitors to embrace it warmly,” says the team of the Association of Young Architects.
The forum invites participation and collaboration from all those who genuinely care about the future of our cities and towns and who are interested in creating the necessary conditions for the well-being and prosperity of citizens in Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries.
