Baku White City

Baku White City
Bakı Ağ Şəhər
Modern District
Baku White City project, View to Nobel avenue
View of Baku White City
Official logo of Baku White City
Baku White City is located in Azerbaijan
Baku White City
Baku White City
Coordinates: 40°22′55″N 49°53′17″E / 40.382°N 49.888°E / 40.382; 49.888
CountryAzerbaijan
CityBaku
DistrictXətai-Khatai
Area
 • Total
6.21 km2 (2.40 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
50,000
 • Density8,100/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Websitebakuwhitecity.com/en

Baku White City (Azerbaijani: Bakı Ağ Şəhər [bɑˈcɯ ɑx ʃæˈhæɾ]) 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[1], a 221-hectare (550-acre) land area.[2][3]

Development

The project was designed by Atkins and Foster and Partners.[4] 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.[5] The project was completed in 2022.[6]

The opening ceremony of Baku White City took place on 24 December 2011.[7] In 2014, the Lycée français de Bakou (Baku French Lyceum) located in White City was inaugurated by President Ilham Aliyev.[8] 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.[9] The Boulevard Hotel Baku was also established in the area.[10]

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.[11]

Other notable projects are the Central Park District[12], the Baku White City Boulevard[13], Baku White City Gateway[14] as well as the Port Area.[15]

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.[16]

Transportation

Bus

From 19 November 2023, passenger buses operate on regular route number 4 (Nariman Narimanov - White City residential area).

Metro

The Baku White City Metro Station is under construction in this area by Baku Metro.

Tram

In February 2012, the government of Azerbaijan announced that it would be planning to restore the tram line in Baku.[17] A new line had to be laid along the seaside promenade of Baku Boulevard in central Baku as part of the Baku White City development project. Subsequent planning changes related to the Formula One Grand Prix led to revisions in the proposed tram route, which was ultimately not implemented.

  • President Ilham Aliyev at the ceremony of Baku White City
    President Ilham Aliyev at the ceremony of Baku White City
  • Buildings in Green Island
    Buildings in Green Island
  • A revivalist-style White City residential building in construction
    A revivalist-style White City residential building in construction
  • Project view from Nobel Avenue
    Project view from Nobel Avenue
  • Central Park Quarter of Baku White City, future of Karabakh Horses Complex
    Central Park Quarter of Baku White City, future of Karabakh Horses Complex
  • Central Park
    Central Park
  • Central Park Quarter
    Central Park Quarter

References

  1. ^ Fresneda, Carlos (22 November 2024). "From the 'Black City' to the White City: Baku takes advantage of COP29 to cleanse its past as the world's first oil capital". ELMUNDOAMERICA. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  2. ^ Boulden, Jim (15 November 2011). "Does Azerbaijan's 'Black City' have a golden future?". CNN. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  3. ^ "White City to replace Black city in Baku". news.az. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  4. ^ Moss, Oliver. "Baku-Investment capital". the-report.net. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  5. ^ Fahy, Michael. "Turkish company wins $42.5mn Baku White City contract". arabianindustry.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  6. ^ LE PROJET GÉANT BAKU WHITE CITY.
  7. ^ "President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse break ground for Baku White City (PHOTO)". Trend.Az. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  8. ^ İlham Əliyev Bakı Fransız Liseyinin açılışında iştirak edib.
  9. ^ Elchin Huseynov. Баку-2015: Прогулка по новому бульвару White City. Trend News Agency. 18 May 2015.
  10. ^ Azerbaijani President attends opening of Boulevard Hotel. News.az. 15 May 2015.
  11. ^ Cremer, Daniel (20 June 2025). "Baku schaut nach Berlin: Eine Partnerschaft auf Augenhöhe?". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  12. ^ "President Ilham Aliyev gets familiarized with construction and redevelopment work in Central Park Quarter of Baku White City". Report News Agency. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Pedestrian bridge to become next landmark of Baku White City [PHOTO]". Azernews.Az. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Atkins launches Baku master plan - Construction Week Online". 22 March 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  15. ^ Ahmed, Zahra (4 October 2022). "Major Ports in Azerbaijan". Marine Insight. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  16. ^ Baku White City office building gets international ‘green’ certificate BREEAM. Azerbaijan Business Centre. 8 January 2015.
  17. ^ "Site visit: White City, Baku - Construction Week Online". 3 May 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
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