The project aims to integrate sustainability, including green spaces, renewable energy, and climate-adapted urban planning. Authorities present New Tashkent as a way to modernise urban life while addressing pollution, congestion, and infrastructure strain in Tashkent.

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Development is planned through 2045, making it one of Central Asia’s most ambitious urban projects. The city is framed as a regional model for sustainable development and international cooperation rather than a short-term housing fix, and the design is based on 15-minute-city principles, prioritising walkability, public transport, and reduced car dependency.