Baku: WUF13 is set to be a crucial platform that will shape new architectural and urban planning strategies for Azerbaijan, the region, and cities worldwide, as articulated by Professor Jahid Hasanov, an urban planning architect and member of the Academy of Sciences of Turkic-Speaking Countries, to APA.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, WUF13 will serve as a roadmap outlining the principles and models for future urban development. The event will unite architects, ecologists, economists, experts from various fields, and relevant institutions. It will act as a bridge among participants, facilitating the presentation and international implementation of ideas and projects developed in different countries.

The event is also a global platform for introducing new ideas and projects. The initiatives presented within WUF13 are development models accessible to all countries and applicable in practice. This will foster the emergence of new directions in architecture and urban planning that have not been widely adopted yet.

The architect highlighted the significance of hosting such an event in Azerbaijan, particularly for implementing 'smart city' and 'smart village' concepts in liberated territories. WUF13 provides substantial opportunities for reconstruction using modern approaches in these areas.

Hasanov described WUF13 as a step towards ensuring comfortable living environments. Developing all areas of architecture and urban planning is a priority, with waste management and the concept of a circular economy taking precedence. The development requires the integration of technology, natural resources, and related institutions, laying the groundwork for sustainable development through collaborative efforts.

The process includes not only concepts like 'green city', 'smart city', and 'smart village', but also focuses on natural lighting, building ventilation, and modernization of sewage systems. Waste management systems are vital for both city cleanliness and economic considerations, needing simultaneous development in ecological and economic areas.

WUF13 is expected to draw the attention of experts, media, and the international community to Azerbaijan, enhancing cooperation in urban planning and boosting tourism.