One of the most talked-about news stories of the past week was the decision by the Tashkent hokimiyat to begin implementing a project to demolish old housing. This process, called renovation, will be carried out in six districts of the capital. Essentially, it involves transferring the land on which these houses currently stand to private investors. These companies are expected to demolish the dilapidated housing and construct new buildings, compensating the owners of the demolished apartments for their losses. Following the announcement, deputies and many public figures voiced their opposition to the process. In response, the hokimiyat attempted to explain how the demolition of houses will proceed, emphasizing that the selected locations were proposed by the residents themselves.

Reasons and Goals of Renovation

The hokimiyat noted that the decision to carry out renovation was based on the appeals of residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of their homes.

The main goals of the project are:

• Updating the housing stock
• Preventing the mass appearance of hazardous housing
• Improving living conditions for citizens through the comprehensive development of territories

Process Details

According to the plan, renovation will be conducted only on properties deemed hazardous by competent organizations and only with the consent of the residents. It is also emphasized that renovation will not be carried out on cultural or architectural heritage sites.

The process includes several stages:

1. Assessing the condition of the houses
2. Preparing documentation and attracting investors
3. Compensating the owners of demolished apartments
4. Demolishing hazardous buildings
5. Constructing new housing

«It is important to note that the lifespan of houses built in Tashkent is estimated to be 50 years. In most cases, the possibility of major repairs is already lacking, and the buildings’ service life is coming to an end. We all understand that most of the houses in need of renovation have already exhausted their resources or will become uninhabitable according to urban planning standards in the coming years,» noted the hokimiyat.

They also added that it is necessary to consider the risk associated with the technical condition of the buildings in the context of the ongoing climate change, which affects the seismicity of our country and the region as a whole.

«Realistically assessing the situation, the continued use of these houses in their current state will inevitably lead to the mass appearance of hazardous housing in the capital,» emphasized the officials.

Regarding the territories selected for renovation, they were proposed by the residents of these locations. The plan was developed based on their appeals. A preliminary analysis of the houses mentioned in the appeals confirmed that the housing did not meet urban planning standards.

The hokimiyat promised to publish a detailed mechanism for demolition and compensation payments later. All necessary information about the renovation can be obtained on the Tashkent Invest kompaniyasi website and by calling 71 210-01-63.

The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.