en.Wedoany.com Reported - AtkinsRéalis, a Canadian engineering project management company, has been commissioned by the Azerbaijan Development Company (ADEC) to carry out improvement works on the road network in the eastern district of Baku White City.
This collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship, further consolidating AtkinsRéalis' role in the region's urban transformation plans. Matthew Tribe, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Buildings and Places for the Middle East and Africa at the group, stated that the planning of Baku White City revolves around how people live, move, and connect over time, integrating environmental remediation, infrastructure, and community life into a single long-term vision. Rufat Javadov, Director of Baku White City at ADEC, noted that Baku White City is a national priority, reflecting Azerbaijan's ambition to transform abandoned industrial land into a sustainable urban environment, and that AtkinsRéalis played a central role in shaping a clear vision during the early stages of the project.
Under the agreement, AtkinsRéalis will develop a master plan for a 220-hectare site in the eastern suburbs of the capital, integrating land use, infrastructure, and transportation. As the lead design consultant, the group collaborated with Foster + Partners and F+A Architects to deliver the master plan and architectural design, establishing a framework characterized by architectural diversity, ecological compatibility, and integration with the existing urban fabric.
The master plan is underpinned by sustainable development goals covering social, economic, and environmental performance, prioritizing a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and public spaces, with an emphasis on accessible and affordable housing and a high-quality urban environment. The newly awarded scope of work aims to enhance connectivity, traffic efficiency, and the quality of public spaces along the waterfront. The project introduces a range of distinct urban districts to meet living, working, leisure, and commercial needs, extending Baku's Boulevard by ten kilometers and creating up to 240,000 new jobs.
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