Improving Community Infrastructure through Direct Engagement in Yangi Umid Neighbourhood
On 10 September 2026, TSUULL, through its Rector and Member of the Tashkent City Council, Academician Shuhrat Sirojiddinov, participated in a field-based community assessment in the Yangi Umid neighbourhood to identify local infrastructure needs and explore ways to improve living conditions for residents.
During the visit, the University leadership met with the neighbourhood chair, H. Tillayev, community representatives, and responsible officials to review ongoing improvement activities, identify shortcomings, and discuss proposals for addressing local needs.
Community representatives raised a number of issues concerning neighbourhood improvement, the maintenance of shared public spaces, infrastructure surrounding residential buildings, and the creation of a safer and more accessible environment for residents, particularly children and older people.
Particular attention was given to the condition of children’s playgrounds in areas surrounding apartment buildings. Their current condition, accessibility, usability, and safety were assessed on site. The need to develop modern, safe, and well-maintained recreational spaces for children was identified as an important community priority.
The assessment also considered pedestrian accessibility and safety, including the condition of pedestrian pathways and measures required to make everyday movement safer and more convenient for residents. Proposals were discussed for improving infrastructure in accordance with the daily needs of the local population.
Public transport accessibility was another area of community concern. Participants discussed the need for more convenient and modern bus stops, improvements to existing stops, and measures to make public transport services more accessible to residents.
The field assessment also covered neighbourhood landscaping, the condition of streets and walkways, expansion of green areas, and the creation of comfortable public spaces for community recreation. Proposals were developed for addressing these issues progressively and improving the overall quality of the neighbourhood environment.
Importantly, the engagement was conducted directly within the community, allowing local conditions and residents’ concerns to be considered through on-site observation and dialogue with neighbourhood representatives. Following the assessment, specific priorities were identified for improving infrastructure, accelerating neighbourhood improvement works, and creating safer and more accessible conditions for residents.
The initiative demonstrates the University’s contribution to responsive community engagement and inclusive neighbourhood development. By working directly with local community representatives and assessing infrastructure needs on site, TSUULL supports efforts to create safer public spaces, improve accessibility, enhance children’s recreational environments, and respond to the everyday needs of residents.