Akhaltsikhe General Plan
The Akhaltsikhe General Plan integrates all key components of the city's spatial development, including land use, functional zoning, mobility, engineering infrastructure, green spaces, cultural heritage, economic development, and priority investment projects.
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Lead experts
Martin Sobota
KE1- Team Leader - CITYFÖRSTERShio Demetrashvili
NKE1 - Deputy Team LeadShota Murghulia
NKE2 - EconomistTony Bosch
KE2 - Transport and Mobility SpecialistKakha Bakhtadze
NKE3 - Environmental Climate SpecialistExperts
Arjen Donkersloot
Regional Economic Development ExpertVerena Brehm
Urban DesignerAnna Gulisashvili
Urban PlannerGioergi Maisuradze
Urban DesignerElisabed Archuadze
GIS SpecialistTsotne Giorgadze
Infrastructure ExpertLela Kharishvili
Tourism ExpertTatia Ghvineria
Cultural Heritage ExpertEkaterine Kevlishvili
Marketing and BrandingZura Beradze
Transport and Mobility SpecialistAnna Natsvlishvili
Urban PlannerNino Jinjolava
Stakeholder Engagement SpecialistReview of existing studies, data collection, and preparation of the project work plan.
During the initial phase of the project, existing data and previous studies were collected and reviewed, the project area was assessed through preliminary site visits, meetings were held with key stakeholders, and the city's main challenges were identified. This phase established the project's work plan and methodology, providing the foundation for the implementation of the subsequent planning stages.
Development of the Vision and Strategic Framework
The objective of this phase is to develop a shared vision and define the strategic directions for Akhaltsikhe's future development. The process is informed by the findings of the baseline studies and by input gathered through the active participation of the local community, the municipality, central government institutions, and other stakeholders regarding the city's needs, opportunities, and development potential.
Concept Development
During this phase, the Spatial Development Concept for Akhaltsikhe is prepared. It defines the city's overall development structure and the key principles of spatial organization, establishes the functional and spatial framework, and identifies priority development directions, strategic projects, and major interventions. The concept is then presented to stakeholders and the public for consultation and feedback, after which it is refined and finalized. The approved concept serves as the foundation for the preparation of the General Plan and guides the city's future development.
Preparation of the General Plan
Based on the approved Spatial Development Concept, the Akhaltsikhe General Plan will be prepared. It will define the principles of land use and functional zoning, establish directions for the development of the city's mobility and transport network, outline the vision for engineering infrastructure and green and recreational systems, and set out key policies for the protection of cultural heritage and the city's sustainable development. The General Plan will be developed in accordance with the applicable legislation and national spatial planning standards.
Priority Investment Project List
In parallel with the preparation of the Spatial Development Concept and the General Plan, a Priority Investment Project Package is being developed. It identifies the key projects required to support the city's development, defines their implementation phases and priorities, and outlines potential sources of financing.
The Spatial Development Concept defines the fundamental spatial structure of Akhaltsikhe and the principles guiding its future development. It establishes the city’s functional and spatial framework, identifies priority development areas, strategic projects, and key interventions, and provides the foundation for preparing the General Plan and guiding the city’s long-term development.
The Akhaltsikhe General Plan defines the principles of land use and functional zoning; the development directions for mobility and the transport network; the framework for engineering infrastructure, green spaces, and recreational systems; and the key measures for protecting cultural heritage and supporting the city’s sustainable development. The General Plan will be prepared in accordance with applicable legislation and established spatial planning standards.
This phase will begin following completion of the Spatial Development Concept. Information will therefore be updated progressively as preparation of the General Plan advances.
Workshops Held on the Akhaltsikhe General Plan Concept
As part of the preparation of the Akhaltsikhe General Plan, a two-day programme comprising a site visit and a Planning Lab was held on…
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As part of the preparation of the Akhaltsikhe General Plan, a Multi-Stakeholder Workshop was held on 3 April 2026, bringing together representatives of central…
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Preparation of the Akhaltsikhe General Plan Has Begun
The Kick-off Meeting for the preparation of the Akhaltsikhe General Plan was held on 26 November 2025, officially marking the launch of the project.…
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