The consortium City Studio 9 will prepare Poti’s new Master Plan and Land Use Plan, as well as revise and update the Maltakva District Development Regulation Plan. The consortium, which includes the architectural firm Studio 9 and the non-profit City Institute Georgia, will complete the three planning documents over the course of one year under a contract worth GEL 2.3 million.
The consortium City Studio 9 will prepare Poti’s new Master Plan and Land Use Plan, as well as revise and update the Maltakva District Development Regulation Plan. The consortium, which includes the architectural firm Studio 9 and the non-profit City Institute Georgia, will complete the three planning documents over the course of one year under a contract worth GEL 2.3 million.
According to Mamuka Salukvadze, Director of City Institute Georgia, the goal of the new master and land use plans is to produce a strategic document that will enable the port city to become a stronger regional centre of attraction.
"Poti's master plan needs to be updated because the city is facing new challenges and new realities. There are plans to encourage investment, stimulate the city's development, diversify its economy, and establish it as a centre of attraction. Despite many efforts, Poti has not yet succeeded in becoming a strong regional hub. The city needs a more effective master plan and land use plan that will make this possible," Salukvadze said.
He added that it is also important to unlock the potential of the Maltakva district, which remains largely underdeveloped. In his view, developing the area would help attract investment.
"Poti has the potential to create an outstanding recreational environment, and Maltakva is one of the best areas for that. It could become a centre for sports, wellness, recreation, and tourism. That is our ambition. Together with Kolkheti National Park and Lake Paliastomi, we believe this area could develop into an attractive tourist destination," he noted.
Salukvadze also emphasised that Poti's environmental challenges will be a key consideration during the planning process.
"Our decisions will be based on the findings of comprehensive studies. The first priority must be coastal protection and shoreline reinforcement. For years, the sea has been eroding Poti's coastal areas, so it is essential that the new plan addresses how these territories can be protected," he added.
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