Baku White City ( ) is a planned urban development in the Xətai-Khatai district of Azerbaijan. It is part of the 2021 strategic plan for Baku. It refers to the re-development of a portion of Black City, a land area.
Development The project was designed by Atkins and Foster and Partners. According to the plan, around 75% of the project consisted of residential units, totaling approximately 19,700 homes intended to house around 50,000 people. Commercial and leisure units were also included, which is projected to support up to 48,000 jobs. The project was completed in 2022.LE PROJET GÉANT BAKU WHITE CITY.
The opening ceremony of Baku White City took place on 24 December 2011. In 2014, the Lycée français de Bakou (Baku French Lyceum) located in White City was inaugurated by President Ilham Aliyev.İlham Əliyev Bakı Fransız Liseyinin açılışında iştirak edib. In 2015, the eastern part of the Baku Boulevard, the city's seaside promenade, was extended by two kilometers to cover the coastal part of White City.Elchin Huseynov. Баку-2015: Прогулка по новому бульвару White City. Trend News Agency. 18 May 2015. The Boulevard Hotel Baku was also established in the area.Azerbaijani President attends opening of Boulevard Hotel. News.az. 15 May 2015.
One example of luxury accommodation in White City is the Knightsbridge Residence, designed by Chapman Taylor and built by Pasha Construction, part of Pasha Holding, which is investing heavily in the White City and is one of the developers.
Other notable projects are the Central Park District, the Baku White City Boulevard, Baku White City Gateway as well as the Port Area.
Baku White City Office Building In 2015, the Baku White City Office Building became the first building in Azerbaijan to be awarded BREEAM certification under international ecological standards, achieving a 'Good' rating.Baku White City office building gets international ‘green’ certificate BREEAM. Azerbaijan Business Centre. 8 January 2015.
Transportation
Bus From 19 November 2023, passenger buses operate on regular route number 4 (Nariman Narimanov - White City residential area).
Metro The Baku White City Metro Station Y-14 in is under construction.
B-8 in is planned in this area by Baku Metro.
Tram In February 2012, the government of Azerbaijan announced that it would be planning to restore the tram line in Baku. A new line had to be laid along the seaside promenade of Baku Boulevard in central Baku as part of the Baku White City development project. Subsequent planning changes related to the Formula One Grand Prix led to revisions in the proposed tram route, which was ultimately not implemented yet.
Economy Located near Azerbaijan’s main business area Keshla which is hosting to the several state corporate headquarters.
Education Lycée français de Bakou Kaspi Lyceum
Gallery
External links Official website Map of BWC
Twin City Partnership Abu Dhabi, UAE
See also
Paris of the East Black City (Baku) Alfred Nobel
References