Client

Government of Georgia
Municipal Development Fund
(The World Bank)

Location

Abastumani, Georgia

Joint venture

Keios Srl (Italy), CMC LLC (Georgia)

Period

2018 – 2020

Project Description

The project supported the integrated upgrading of Abastumani, Georgia, through an urban design strategy and preliminary designs for key investments, including park redevelopment, historic facade rehabilitation, and tourism signage. Services included concept planning, spatial design, and costed investment programming for the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia.

Scope of Services

  • Preparation of a vision statement and development strategy for Abastumani
  • Design of an integrated urban upgrading concept
  • Identification of priority investment projects based on economic, spatial, and cultural criteria
  • Preliminary design of green and blue corridor along the river and forest edge
  • Preliminary design of urban regeneration of the core settlement area
  • Preliminary design of redevelopment plan for Roscha Park, including landscape and public facilities
  • Preliminary design of the rehabilitation of the facades of 21 listed historic buildings
  • Preliminary design of wayfinding and interpretive signage for 23 cultural and natural attractions
  • Cost estimates and phasing strategy
  • Inputs for environmental and heritage approvals