Baku White City
Baku White City is a planned urban development in the Xətai-Khatai district of Azerbaijan. It is part of the 2021 strategic plan for Baku. It refers to the re-development of a portion of Black City, a land area.
Development
The project was designed by Atkins and Foster and Partners. According to the plan, around 75% of the project consisted of residential units, totaling approximately 19,700 homes intended to house around 50,000 people. Commercial and leisure units were also included, which is projected to support up to 48,000 jobs. The project was completed in 2022.The opening ceremony of Baku White City took place on 24 December 2011. In 2014, the Lycée français de Bakou located in White City was inaugurated by President Ilham Aliyev. In 2015, the eastern part of the Baku Boulevard, the city's seaside promenade, was extended by two kilometers to cover the coastal part of White City. The Boulevard Hotel Baku was also established in the area.
One example of luxury accommodation in White City is the Knightsbridge Residence, designed by Chapman Taylor and built by Pasha Construction, part of Pasha Holding, which is investing heavily in the White City and is one of the developers.
Other notable projects are the Central Park District, the Baku White City Boulevard, Baku White City Gateway as well as the Port Area.
Baku White City Office Building
In 2015, the Baku White City Office Building became the first building in Azerbaijan to be awarded BREEAM certification under international ecological standards, achieving a 'Good' rating.Transportation
Bus
From 19 November 2023, passenger buses operate on regular route number 4.Metro
- The Baku White City Metro Station Y-14 in is under construction.
- B-8 in is planned in this area by Baku Metro.