Published on: 2026-05-16
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Baku, May 16 /Sinxua/ — The 13th World Forum of Cities will be held from May 17 to 22 in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku.
In Baku, forum flags flutter in the wind, and in the background of the city skyline, a slogan appears in the camera lens: “Housing for all: safe and sustainable cities and settlements.” This land, caressed by the winds of the Caspian Sea, reveals the meaning of the motto “Better city — better life” through a global event. After all, the essence is not just in the growth of reinforced concrete structures, but in the harmonious resonance of man and nature, tradition and modernity, individuals and society.
Urban development of Baku is a vivid testament to sustainable development. The city implements the principles of a comfortable environment in all spheres of its life: abandoned industrial zones have been transformed into flourishing green neighborhoods; within a total area of 1650 hectares, residential and commercial spaces harmoniously intertwine with 350 hectares of landscaped park zones; a 10-kilometer coastal boulevard, immersed in the greenery of trees, connects places for human-nature dialogue; and the round silhouette of the Baku Olympic Stadium spectacularly contrasts with the azure sky.This is a landmark building, constructed using environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving technologies, serving not only as a sports arena but also as a miniature embodiment of urban sustainability and “green” progress.
The beauty of a city ultimately lies in the life of its people. At dawn, among the shady trees by the lake, the silhouettes of runners weave, and the sunlight filtering through the leaves leaves whimsical glints on the path. A moist breeze from the Caspian Sea caresses every smiling face. On the adjacent playground, young people gather to play volleyball, and their laughter, blending with the distant chirping of birds, gives rise to the liveliest and most sincere melody of the city. As evening falls, people quietly converse on the lakeside lawn, pedal boats leave gentle ripples on the water, and under the ringing children’s laughter, city lights glow one after another in the distance.These paintings are the best confirmation of the maturity of Baku’s public space ecosystem. From the seaside promenade to urban parks, from neighborhood squares to commercial quarters — every space here reflects the residents’ aspiration for a better life.
In Baku, humans and nature coexist in absolute harmony. From a tree hollow, a ring-necked parakeet peeks out: its emerald plumage sharply contrasts with the rough bark, as if it decorates this tiny natural oasis amid the megapolis. Among the pansies, blue pigeons search for food — delicate violet flower petals wonderfully emphasize their grayish-brown plumage. On the shore of the Caspian Sea, a man sits, legs crossed on the stone embankment, looking at his phone while a gray magpie gracefully flies past him.Along the seaside promenade, through the stream of passersby, cyclists on green rental bicycles smoothly maneuver. The evening sunset is reflected in the glass facade of modern buildings, representing a perfect symbiosis of ecology and urbanism.
The development of the city is inconceivable without a constant dialogue between traditions and modernity. The smooth, futuristic lines of the Heydar Aliyev Center, reminiscent of a sculpture growing out of the ground, with their soft curves erase the boundaries of traditional architecture, becoming an authentic symbol of Baku’s contemporary aesthetics. Meanwhile, in the Old City, the red tiled roofs of historic buildings resonate with the distant glass facades of new districts, telling the story of Baku’s transformation from a major center of the oil industry to a modern metropolis.And this transformation is not at all a denial of the past, but rather an innovation growing through tradition. Similar to how new parks, laid out next to ancient buildings, carefully preserve the historical DNA of the city, they simultaneously give residents fresh spaces for recreation. This allows each generation to find its place in an environment that seems both familiar and completely new.
From the flags of the forum to the rounded silhouette of the stadium, from the runners near the lake to the birds in color and on the tree branches, as well as cats that suddenly get dressed and rub against the legs of passersby, — Baku reveals through countless moments the image of a city that makes life better. It reminds us: a good city is never just a cold collection of buildings. It is a living organism — warm, stable, full of energy. Here it seems that every gust of wind can bring joy to people and help them find their own happiness in the city. –0–
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