Our Yard Project - Yasamal District, Yeni Yasamal Settlement

Initiated by the Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and IDEA founder Leyla Aliyeva "Bizim həyət" (Our Yard) project successfully continues to improve and renovate old yards and parks in Baku.

On 20 September 2019, another residential park unveiled within the project. Surrounded by two apartment buildings with 1400 residents, the improved park is located at 2nd housing area of Yeni Yasamal settlement in Yasamal district.

"Bizim həyət" project aims to upgrade residential parks that need restoration, increase areas of greeneries in the city, promote social fitness and create more comfortable living environments for residents.

With mini-football field, outdoor chess board, public workout facilities, children's playground and a 100-meter bicycle lane, the new park provides comfort to everyone, including people with disabilities, and enables all ages, especially the young people, to engage in physical activity. Additionally, 4 gazebos, numerous benches and waste bins have also been placed in the park.

At the request of residents, new lighting was installed, as well as buildings’ façades, roofs, entrance areas have been renovated. Along with the restoration of the existing greenery, 50 new trees and flower plants were planted and 160 square meter lawn was laid. To ensure safety of residents, surveillance cameras were aslo installed in the yard.

The project is planned to cover all districts of Baku. Suggestions and requests on the parks that need a renovation like this can be sent to IDEA.