The government of Uzbekistan, in a decision dated February 28, has amended the key indicators of Tashkent's Master Plan up to 2045. According to the amendments, 31 investment projects will be implemented on land plots totaling 2,311.4 hectares in the capital. Among these is the area of the Beshyogoch Market in the Chilanzar district, where a project valued at $461 million is planned, involving the construction of a modern multi-apartment residential complex, household service facilities, a hotel, and social infrastructure.

Rumors about construction at the market site had circulated earlier, including a proposal in January 2025 by Turkey's Albayrak Holding to build a large business center there. At that time, following discussions on social media, the district administration emphasized that the project was only in the discussion phase. The Ministry of Construction and Housing has now stated that all construction in Tashkent will be permitted only in accordance with the approved Master Plan, which stipulates buildings up to 9 stories high in this renovation zone.

Beshyogoch Market is located in the very center of Tashkent, at the intersection of Furqat and Beshyogoch streets, and features a historical ensemble with a blue-domed entrance gate, brick buildings with arched windows, and blue mosaic patterns. Surrounding the market are residential buildings constructed in the 1930s, but the main trading area has fallen into a state of neglect. An adjacent building with classical columns is considered a landmark of the area.

The area near the market has been used by the Traffic Safety Department as a penalty lot for违规 vehicles, while the space behind the residential buildings serves as a parking lot for local residents. Under the Master Plan, buildings up to 9 stories high can now be constructed on the site of the historic market, potentially leading to a significant transformation of the district's character.

Source: www.gazeta.uz