Mountain Planning in the South Caucasus – Urban regeneration and sustainable tourism in the Kalbajar Masterplan [AZE]

The masterplan vision is based on three main topics: Wellness and tourist mountain destination, doorstep to nature and mixed-used regional center. Located at the doorstep of nature, the masterplan aims to make this proximity an asset for visitors and tourists, offering outdoor all-seasons mountain activities. Natural hot springs and the outstanding landscape scenery have always made the region and the town of Kalbajar an attraction for tourists seeking wellness, mindfulness, alpine atmosphere and a pleasant cool climate during hot summers.

Kalbajar’s architecture is born of its mountainous location and mountain landscape, scenic mountain ranges, steep slopes and undulating hills that characterize its context.