In the Almazar district, there are plans to create a complex of gastronomic and tourist streets. This was reported by the press service of the Tashkent hokimiat.
The plan for a chain of six zones was developed by the district administration. The district hokim, Azizkhon Umarhonov, presented it at a seminar focused on increasing household incomes through job creation in mahallas.
According to slides from the presentation, the complex will be located in the old city, to the north and northwest of the Chorsu market. The plan covers 17 streets, 32 alleys, and dead ends, with a total length of 7.3 km.
The areas affected by the project are divided into 6 lots:
- between Zarqaynar and Karasaray streets (including the pilot project zone);
- along Karasaray street from the east (opposite the Center for Islamic Civilization);
- along Makhalliy street next to the 9th and 14th dead ends of Zarqaynar, the 3rd dead end of Olcha, and also along Abu Bakr Shashi street (to the west of the CIC);
- along Uylanis and Tarih streets, next to the Kalkauz canal;
- along Kukzor passages and the 18th dead end of Sagban, next to the Kalkauz canal (to the west of Sagban street);
- between Nurafshon and Farabi streets, and the Farabi and Ohakchi passages.
Approximately 430 households are expected to be connected to the project. The total investment in developing the zones and their infrastructure will be around $50 million.
It is anticipated that the daily tourist flow in the area will nearly triple, reaching 11,000 people. Additionally, visitors are expected to spend an average of up to 4 hours here (currently, it is 20 minutes).
The estimated spending per person in the new complex will be $90, which is 4.5 times higher than the current amount, indicating an increase in total daily revenue to $1 million. Tax revenues are expected to rise 15 times, reaching 30 billion sums.
“Gastronomic” Streets in Tashkent
In February 2024, Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for the development of industry, services, and infrastructure in Tashkent. Among other things, the creation of new recreational areas, hotels, and trade and service facilities was announced.
Shortly thereafter, the capital's hokimiat shared plans for the establishment of the first “gastronomic street” along Sultanali Mashkhadi street in the Yashnabad district. It was also reported that there are intentions to create zones for artisans and gastro-tourism in eight districts to attract both domestic and foreign tourists.
In the summer, work began on the infrastructure for the “gastronomic” zone along Taras Shevchenko street. The first phase of the street reconstruction was completed in October (after two delays), and less than two weeks later, the second phase commenced. The section from school No. 94 to Said Baraka street was closed for a month.
Moreover, district hokimiats presented several other gastronomic street projects. One will be located along Sadik Azimov street, and another is planned along Shota Rustaveli street.
Another gastro street project is set to be implemented in the Sergeli district. On a 1.2 km stretch, cafes made of lightweight structures and food trucks will be installed. The road will be one-way with free parking.
Earlier, Spot reported that the hokim of Tashkent approved an increase in fees for market vendors.