By the end of 2025, over 130 courtyards will have been renovated in Yerevan. In 2024, approximately 130 additional courtyards were reconstructed, replacing garages and fenced areas with comfortable, accessible spaces. The heads of the administrative districts of Yerevan presented the progress of the current year's work during the regular working meeting.
"The reconstruction of dozens of these courtyards, along with the new football fields, is, in fact, the most crucial component of our programs. Through these initiatives, we are revitalizing the environment in our courtyards, and in some cases, creating it entirely from scratch. These programs provide children with dedicated playgrounds and football fields while establishing comfortable, well-maintained, and open to the public areas. These projects are unprecedented in their scale and number. Since 2022, we have continued constructing courtyards across Yerevan with the same persistence, which means hundreds of courtyards are constructed annually. These renovations will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our urban environment and, we hope, on the future of football in our country," stated the Mayor.
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The package of draft laws concerning "Local Self-Government in the City of Yerevan" and related legislation was discussed at the Ministerial Committee on Territorial Development and Environment meeting on October 31. The package received a positive conclusion, subject to a certain condition, and working discussions are currently being held with the relevant departments to bring it to its final form for submission to the RA Government. Mayor Tigran Avinyan emphasized that the new law on local government in Yerevan will provide long-awaited solutions to the issues that have plagued the city for the past 20–25 years.
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In the Kanaker-Zeytun administrative district, 12 four-way cast iron directional signs were installed. In the Malatia-Sebastia and Avan administrative districts, 18 five-way cast iron directional signs were installed. Additionally, 14 cast iron street name and building number signs were installed in the Kentron administrative district.
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Significant infrastructure works have been carried out at the Nubarashen landfill. Approximately 5,000 square meters of the site have been prepared for the construction of a platform to ensure uninterrupted access for vehicles from the “Yerevan Waste Removal and Sanitary Cleaning” company and the efficient offloading of waste. Barrier gates have also been installed, and the area is now under constant supervision, with unauthorized access strictly prohibited. “Yerqaghluys” CJSC has installed a lighting network, including 29 streetlight columns with luminaires, ensuring the site is fully illuminated. Work is currently underway to install a video surveillance system throughout the area.
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As part of the program of establishing a unified approach concerning the restriction of smart devices, including mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablets, in schools across Yerevan, 143 of the city’s 151 schools have already incorporated the relevant regulations into their internal disciplinary codes. A corresponding policy document was developed in eight schools and will be submitted for approval to the school governing boards during the upcoming sessions.