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Systematizing the level of urbanization in the region
Rahimova Madina Shuhrat qizi
Assistant Lecturer at Turon University, Uzbekistan
Xidirova Shahzoda Shuhrat qizi
Student at Turon University, Uzbekistan
Received:
28 January 2025;
Accepted:
27 February 2025;
Published:
29 March 2025
Abstract:
The article analyzes the state of housing construction, calculated from the main indicators of the level
of urbanization in the region, using the example of the Kashkadarya region. In the analysis, the housing was
divided into individual and multi-storey, and the processes of growing the height of the areas were assessed on
the basis of a vertical growth index. According to the results, the vertical growth index in ten areas of the province
was lower than the provincial average, indicating a high inter-territorial inequality in the construction of multi-
apartment housing.
Keywords:
Urban expansion, population density, housing stock, construction, high-rise building, vertical growth,
infrastructure costs.
Introduction:
The "Uzbekistan
–
2030" strategy aims to
increase the urbanization level from 51% to 60% by
2030. This strategy includes plans to transform the
cities of Samarkand and Namangan into "million cities,"
increase the number of cities and districts with
populations over 300,000 to 28, and create master
plans for all residential areas. Based on these
objectives, specialists from the Macroeconomic and
Regional Research Institute have studied the
development trends of urbanization processes in the
country. The increase in urbanization levels in
Uzbekistan is positively influenced by the rise in
household incomes, the growth of highly educated
professionals, and the construction of housing. Over
the past decade, the population of urban and rural
areas in Uzbekistan has increased by 20.7%. During this
period, the urbanization level remained between 50-
51%, and excluding Tashkent, the urbanization rate in
other regions was around 46-47%.
Urbanization is a global phenomenon, with more than
half of the world’s population curr
ently living in cities.
By 2050, it is expected that this figure will increase to
68%. The urbanization process has deeply impacted the
global economy, driving economic growth and
development. It has led to the creation of new jobs and
an increase in production, with cities becoming
innovation centers where new ideas and technologies
are developed and tested. This has resulted in the
emergence of new sectors like technology and finance,
which have transformed the global economy.
Urbanization also led to the growth of production
industries, with factories and production facilities
gathering in cities to ensure the popularization of large-
scale economies and transport sectors.
Literature Review
Urbanization is the process of the population moving
from rural areas to cities, resulting in various social and
economic changes. The level of urbanization can vary
across different regions. The development of
urbanization depends on the economic situation, social
infrastructure, governance systems, and natural
resources of each region. Systematizing the level of
urbanization must be carried out through effective
regional development management methods.
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Harvey, D. (1973). Social Justice and the City
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This book discusses the process of urbanization and
social justice issues related to city planning. Harvey
emphasizes the importance of differentiating
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urbanization levels.
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Castells, M. (1989). The Informational City
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This work studies modern forms of urbanization,
focusing on the process in relation to the global
economy and technological changes. Regional
development strategies play a crucial role in
systematizing urbanization levels. Economic changes,
industrial development, and demographic growth in
each region impact urbanization differently.
•
McGranahan, G., & Satterthwaite, D. (2003).
The Transition to a Predominantly Urban World and Its
Underpinnings
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This article discusses the global
transition to urbanization and how it is analyzed in
developing regions.
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World Bank. (2009). World Development
Report 2009: Reshaping Economic Geography
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This
report discusses how regional urbanization levels
should be systematized and strategies to ensure
regional growth and social stability.
METHODOLOGY
The main directions for improving urbanization
processes in the country have been identified, focusing
on activating urbanization through new housing
policies. This involves the use of mechanisms such as
engineering, transport, and social infrastructure,
attracting financial resources from mortgage lending
and business entities, and supporting investments
aimed at building affordable housing for low- and
middle-income families. The following measures are
also emphasized:
•
Guaranteeing the right for individuals and legal
entities to own land under residential and non-
residential buildings and structures.
•
Improving the administrative system for
migration processes to create conditions for the free
movement of people from rural areas to cities.
•
Ensuring the well-being of large cities by
expanding the use of economic and industrial
resources, supporting full and effective employment,
and establishing technoparks in universities and
research institutes.
•
Utilizing the advantages of agglomerations to
increase population incomes and create stable jobs,
implementing international experiences in managing
medium-sized cities and district centers.
•
Expanding satellite cities near large cities with
convenient transport connections, reducing industrial
and other zones in city centers, and expanding social
and business zones.
Urbanization Trends in Uzbekistan
. The "Uzbekistan
–
2030" strategy sets a goal to increase the urbanization
rate from 51% to 60% by 2030. This strategy includes
transforming Samarkand and Namangan into "million
cities," increasing the number of cities and districts
with populations over 300,000 to 28, and creating
master plans for all residential areas. Based on these
objectives, specialists from the Macroeconomic and
Regional Research Institute studied the development
trends of urbanization in Uzbekistan.
Urbanization in Uzbekistan is influenced by rising
incomes, an increase in highly educated professionals,
and the construction of new housing. Over the past 10
years, the population of urban and rural areas has
grown by 20.7%. At the same time, the urbanization
rate has remained between 50-51%, and excluding
Tashkent, the rate in other regions has been around 46-
47%.
Due to the beauty and conditions of Tashkent city, the
number of working-age people moving to the city is
steadily increasing. For example, 64% of the permanent
population of Tashkent is of working age, while in other
regions, this figure does not exceed 54%.
Since independence, the urban population in
Uzbekistan has increased by 10%. This growth was
largely achieved due to administrative changes and the
conversion of nearly 1,000 rural settlements into cities
in 2009. According to the statement by the Ministry of
Economy and Industry, in 1991, urban residents in
Uzbekistan made up 40.3% of the total population,
while by 2018, this figure had increased to 50.6%.
Uzbekistan's urbanization rate is relatively low globally.
In the UN's international rankings, Uzbekistan ranks
155th out of 233 countries. The global average
urbanization rate is 55.3%. To activate urbanization
processes, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set the
strategic goal to increase the urbanization rate to 60%
by 2030 in his address to the parliament.
Despite measures taken to transform large villages into
townships, the current urbanization rate does not meet
modern requirements for comprehensive urban
development and lags significantly behind global
trends. As a result, the urbanization rate remains
unstable.
CONCLUSION
As noted in the research findings, increasing high-
income jobs, enhancing the quality of vocational
training, developing social infrastructure, and
improving the quality of social services are essential for
raising the urbanization rate. These measures will help
improve living conditions and further develop the
urbanization process.
In regions such as Andijan, Khorezm, Tashkent,
Bukhara, Jizzakh, Namangan, and the Republic of
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Karakalpakstan, the creation of new enterprises and
jobs in the industrial and service sectors positively
impacts urbanization.
Regional programs should focus on increasing the
specialization of regions, improving the economic
structure through the creation of industrial and special
economic zones, which will contribute to the rise in
urbanization levels.
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