Land vacated by relocated government agencies and industrial plants could be transformed into free public parks under a new draft resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers. The proposal, posted for public input by the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, directly targets properties left behind following the relocation of state educational institutions, medical facilities, and high-risk industrial plants (environmental hazard categories I and II).
The draft proposes banning these newly freed plots from being allocated for commercial development. Under the proposal, constructing residential complexes, shopping centers, administrative buildings, or new industrial zones on these sites would be banned.
Before any park development begins, provincial administrations and relevant agencies must conduct a thorough inventory of the sites. Vacated industrial zones will undergo rigorous environmental impact assessments, waste remediation, and soil reclamation to ensure safety.
To fund and manage the projects, the government plans to engage the private sector through open tenders and public-private partnerships. Commercial activity within the parks will be tightly restricted; only lightweight visitor infrastructure will be permitted, provided it does not reduce green spaces or damage existing trees.
To ensure transparency, the Committee for Ecology plans to publish full details for every newly established park on its website, including its address, total area, green coverage percentage, tenant information, and public contact details.
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