The Yard in the Khatai District was Opened with the Participation of Leyla Aliyeva

The next yard, which was improved within the framework of the Our Yard project implemented by the IDEA Public Union, was made available to residents on October 11. The renovated courtyard is located at 9, 11, 13, 17 Mazahir Rustamov Street, Khatai District, Baku, and covers a neighborhood of 2,300 residents.

Leyla Aliyeva, vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder, and head of the IDEA Public Union, participated in the opening of the courtyard, as well as in the massive tree planting held during the event. Leyla Aliyeva got acquainted with the landscaping works in the yard, talked with the residents, and took pictures with them.

In the newly renovated courtyard, the comfortable movement of disabled people was taken into account. Various sports facilities were built, including football, basketball, and chess fields, in order to create favorable conditions for the development of children of all age groups, to help them spend their free time effectively, and to encourage systematic sports activities. Children's playgrounds and a bicycle path were also built. In the yard, 13 chat rooms were constructed, and seats, litter boxes, bird nests, and cat houses were installed.

Taking into account the wishes and interests of the residents, new lighting poles and security cameras were installed in the courtyard. The facades, roof coverings, and entrance parts of the buildings were completely renovated, and a new water line was built. In addition to the restoration of existing greenery in the courtyard, 600 trees were planted in compliance with the special quarantine regime rules.

Namiq Mirzayev, a resident of the neighborhood, expressed gratitude for the construction of a large nest for his pigeons and said: "Pigeons have settled in our yard for a long time. They were cramped and had no ventilation. We are grateful that wonderful conditions have been created for them. Their places are spacious and their nests are comfortable. The number of pigeons is 80. We are trying to increase their number using the width of the earth. We inform the little ones about them and make them understand that they are a symbol of peace. We release them into the sky as a symbol of peace at events."

Naiba Jafarova, a teacher who has lived in the same neighborhood for nearly twenty years, said that the beautification of the yard, which was in a very dilapidated condition, and the installation of sports fields and entertainment places for children please both adults and children: "During the beautification works, all age groups, even those with disabilities, were taken into account. In the evenings, we can go to the yard with peace of mind, walk in the open air, sit in the lounge, and talk. The little ones also have fun in the entertainment places set up for them. Children play football, chess, and basketball. Trees were also planted in the yard. This makes the yard even more beautiful and serves the health of the residents of the neighborhood. I thank Leyla Aliyeva, founder and head of IDEA Public Union, for the created conditions."

According to retiree Khan Shamsaddinov, although he has lived in that neighborhood for 20 years, the courtyard has never been so well-developed during these years. He said: "We heard that a large number of yards were repaired and made available to residents within the framework of the "Our Yard" project, which was implemented on the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva. We are very happy that our yard was one of the yards improved within the project. Last year, the head of our state gave us great joy by liberating our Karabakh. This year we were lucky enough to beautify our yard. I am grateful to President Ilham Aliyev and his family members for their kind deeds that bring joy to the people, and for the attention and care they show to the population."

It should be noted that the main goal of the Our Yard project is the ecological cleanliness and beautification of Baku yards, restoration of greenery, formation of a healthy lifestyle, and creation of safe and comfortable living conditions for residents.

This project is planned to be implemented in all districts of Baku. In this regard, information and recommendations about the courtyards of our capital that need improvement can be submitted to the IDEA Public Union.