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Baku White City

Baku,the capital of Azerbaijan, being the oldest centre of the world oil industry, has within a short period of time become a large modern city, and has established its own inimitable appearance. With its ambition of attracting big business and foreign investment, this dynamically developing capital city is fast becoming a very desirable city for working and living; for leisure and entertainment. The Black City appeared at the end of 19th century in the eastern part of Baku; a piece of urban heritage from the first oil boom and the result of urban development from a distant past. It has played a major role in the oil industry for more than 100 years, performing activities of refining, storage and transportation of "black gold". At the current time, a unique opportunity for the restoration of the Black City area has arisen on an industrial site, which is located directly at the centre of Baku Bay and the to the east of the city centre. A site with an area of 221ha and surrounded by a dynamically developing city infrastructure has a chance to be reborn for a new purpose, and has become one of the most attractive opportunities for investments. In respect of the Decree from September 28th, 2006 by His Excellency ILHAM ALIYEV, The President of the Azerbaijan Republic, entitled "Comprehensive action plan for improving the ecological conditions in the Azerbaijan Republic during 2006 -- 2010" steps were undertaken for the removal of industrial uses to the edge of the city, decontamination of land, and improvements of the coastal boulevard. In accordance with the order of the Head of Baku Executive Power dated June 11, 2010; it was decided to restore and redevelop the Black City site, which is crossed by Nobel Prospect - the main route connecting the capital with its international airport, named after Heydar Aliyev. As lead consultant, the world-renowned global design firm Atkins (UK) performed masterplanning and detailed planning activities for the project. Along with specialists from Azerbaijan, Fosters and Partners (UK), established by legendary architect Norman Foster and American architectural bureau F+A Architects, with their globally renowned experience in the design of retail projects, were also involved. Architectural diversity, ecological compatibility and a considered integration of the new development into the existing urban context of the city were identified as major themes in the forming of the project concept. The result has created a project where, aside from fascinating architecture and investment opportunities; land restoration and the stimulation of construction activity, along with the creation of an attractive environment and infrastructure has stimulating a willingness to live and work in such a place. The grandeur of the concept and the professionalism of the highly considered work that was carried out places Baku at the forefront of urban design and planning, and puts it in line with the world's leading urban projects. With the initiation of this project, the industrial appearance of the Black City will become a memory, giving way to harmony and comfort in the name of Baku White City, called upon to fulfill its role as a new modern centre of Baku - the leading regional city with a unique character.