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American urbanist: Today, Garabagh has a unique opportunity to combine modern technological innovation with human-centered urban design principles

29.04.2026 [18:00]

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American urbanist and expert in sustainable urban development Michael Mehaffy commented on the reconstruction and redevelopment efforts underway in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories in Garabagh ahead of the upcoming World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku.

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