Islam Safarli Street is one of the most vibrant streets in central Baku, linking Fountain Square (Torgovaya), the pedestrianized section of Nizami Street, the Old City (Icherisheher), and Winter Park, a major public space created in the 2010s. Its pedestrianization was a key step in extending Baku’s walkable urban core and strengthening connections between some of the city’s most important public spaces.
- developed the case for pedestrianization based on the area’s urban context, traffic and pedestrian flow analysis, and an understanding of how residents and visitors use the space;
- designed a mobility and traffic management plan for the surrounding streets and public spaces, accounting for the street’s closure to vehicular traffic, and identified measures to improve pedestrian accessibility and connectivity;
- proposed a vision for public realm improvements, including streetscape design and urban greening interventions.
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