{"id":11477,"date":"2026-05-20T12:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=11477"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:04:11","slug":"11477-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/11477-2\/","title":{"rendered":"AtkinsR\u00e9alis appointed by Azerbaijan Development Company to enhance waterfront connectivity at Baku White City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Unveiled at the World Urban Forum (WUF13), the appointment reinforces AtkinsR\u00e9alis\u2019 leadership in shaping sustainable, large-scale urban regeneration<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content content-justify \">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">AtkinsR\u00e9alis, a world-class engineering and design consultancy, has been engaged by Azerbaijan Development Company (ADEC) to enhance the road network in the East Quarter of Baku White City. The contract was signed at the World Urban Forum (WUF13) hosted by UN-Habitat in Baku, reinforcing the project\u2019s significance within the global conversation on sustainable urban development. This next phase builds on the long-standing partnership between ADEC and AtkinsR\u00e9alis, enhancing the company\u2019s role in shaping one of the largest urban transformation programmes in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Baku White City represents a decisive shift in the city\u2019s urban trajectory. Once dominated by the industrial landscape of the Black City, a century-old concentration of oil refineries, storage facilities and degraded land, the site is being redefined through a large-scale regeneration programme aligned with Azerbaijan\u2019s Presidential Decree on improving ecological conditions. Rooted in a strong sustainability agenda, the development is transforming one of the world\u2019s largest contaminated industrial zones into a cohesive and carefully planned urban district designed to deliver high quality of life, attract investment and create long-term economic opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">AtkinsR\u00e9alis was commissioned to develop the master plan for the 220-hectare site on the eastern edge of the capital, bringing together land use, infrastructure and mobility into a single integrated vision. As Lead Design Consultant, AtkinsR\u00e9alis delivered master planning and buildings design in collaboration with Foster + Partners and F+A Architects, establishing a framework defined by architectural diversity, ecological compatibility and integration with the existing urban fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Underpinned by a sustainability ambition that extends across social, economic and environmental performance, the master plan prioritises a balanced mix of residential, commercial and public spaces, with a strong focus on accessible, affordable housing alongside high-quality urban environments. The newly awarded scope focuses on enhancing connectivity, movement efficiency and the quality of the public realm along the waterfront, one of the most visible and strategically significant edges of the development. The development also introduces a series of distinct urban districts accommodating living, working, recreation and commerce, extending Baku\u2019s Boulevard by ten kilometres and creating up to 240,000 new workplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Matthew Tribe, Senior Vice President and Global Lead, Buildings and Places, AtkinsR\u00e9alis Middle East and Africa, said:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cBaku White City reflects the direction in which cities are evolving, shaped around how people live, move, and connect over time. Conceived as a coherent urban district, the development brings together environmental restoration, infrastructure and community life within a single long-term vision. Our continued work on the waterfront builds on that foundation, applying global experience and local understanding to shape a public edge that is well connected, adaptable and designed to support the city\u2019s growth for generations to come.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Rufat Javadov, Director, Baku White City, ADEC, said:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cBaku White City is a national priority that reflects Azerbaijan\u2019s ambition to transform legacy industrial land into a vibrant and sustainable urban environment. Our collaboration with AtkinsR\u00e9alis has been central to shaping a clear and deliverable vision from the earliest stages of the programme. This next phase builds on that partnership, enhancing connectivity and elevating the waterfront as a key part of how the city continues to grow and evolve.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Baku White City master plan has received international recognition, including Best Future Project in Central and West Asia at MIPIM Asia and Best Urban Project at Cityscape Global, underscoring the ambition and quality of the development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unveiled at the World Urban Forum (WUF13), the appointment reinforces AtkinsR\u00e9alis\u2019 leadership in shaping sustainable, large-scale urban regeneration &nbsp; AtkinsR\u00e9alis, a world-class engineering and design consultancy, has been engaged by Azerbaijan Development Company (ADEC) to enhance the road network in the East Quarter of Baku White City. 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