PREMISE

The city of Derbent is the major community of the eponymous district, which lies 121 km to the southeast of Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan. It is the republic's second largest city, with a population of 123,720 people.

One of the oldest towns in Russia and the world, Derbent is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, on the spurs of the Tabasaran mountains of the Greater Caucasus, standing at the closing point of the narrow beachside terrain known as the "Derbent Passage" or "Caspian Gates". It has a historical settlement status, and in 2003, the Old Derbent architectural and natural complex in the city center was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the official name of "Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent".

The advantageous geographical location of Derbent, which stands in a strategically important place on the border between Europe and Asia and along the Great Caspian Trade Route, determined the city's crucial role for many centuries. Even today, the city has retained its geographic and strategic important not just as a unique region, but also as the Russian Federation's southernmost city, with only 45 km between Derbent and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

This ancient town's seaside location, favorable natural and climatic resources, important historical and cultural sites, and the above geographic and strategic role have given it high development potential.

At the same time, Derbent is facing external and internal challenge, which a new development model.



CHALLENGE

Competition Object
Derbent Urban District, Republic of Dagestan, within the boundaries set by Derbent Urban District General Plan, which was adopted by Derbent Urban District Council on October 25, 2013 (total area: 8,458.01 hectares).

Competition Aim
Choosing the optimum master plan for the Town of Derbent urban district that would execute the Vibrant City key scenario, as well as finding the best concept for the embankment (approximately 12 km long), including a detailed plan for first-stage construction along the 2.5 km priority section.



AWARDS
First Place: 4,000,000 rubles
Second Place: 2,000,000 rubles
Third Place: 1,000,000 rubles


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