Tbilisi, Georgia: The 14th Local Economic Development Forum continues in Tbilisi on June 7, 2024. Revaz Sokhadze, Chairman of the Commission of Urban Planning and Urban Agriculture of Tbilisi City Council and Majority Deputy of Samgori District, was present at the forum.
The session’s title was “The Importance of Spatial Arrangement for Sustainable Development Goals.”
Revaz Sokhadze discussed the projects implemented by the capital administration in the direction of spatial planning and sustainable development and named the adoption of the General Plan of Tbilisi as one of the most important steps forward. In addition, Revaz Sokhadze also discussed the transport plan, green spaces, and police-centered development of the city.
“Transport reform is being successfully carried out. Very important steps have been taken in the direction of public transport. The capital administration is actively working on the creation of green spaces. More than a hundred thousand trees were planted in Samgori alone. This is not just an investment made by the municipality. We cooperate with the private sector, and the private sector must be actively involved in implementing every project. In addition, it is necessary to develop the city’s police center, and significant steps will be taken in this direction. The correct spatial arrangement of the city will significantly impact the economy’s development, ” said Revaz Sokhadze.
Chairman of the Commission of Urban Planning and Urban Agriculture of Tbilisi City Council and Majoritarian MP of Samgori District, Revaz Sokhadze, talked about projects implemented in Samgori District and planned for the future in Varketili. Regarding already implemented and ongoing projects, Revaz Sokhadze first named the creation of green spaces. In addition, according to Revaz Sokhadze, streets were rehabilitated in Varketili; a skatepark was set up, the boulevard was rehabilitated, and a football complex was set up, where more than 900 children were trained.
According to the deputy, constructing a multifunctional center is also underway. Revaz Sokhadze named the replacement of accident buildings as one of the central and essential projects implemented by the capital city hall in Samgori. According to him, five buildings are being replaced so far.
Samgori’s majority discussed future projects and announced the establishment of a 15-hectare central park in the military city settlement. According to him, this area will become the center of attraction of the Samgori district.
Revaz Sokhadze also discussed the importance of the Local Economic Development Forum, saying that it is the best opportunity to exchange ideas and receive updates in this or that direction.
