Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced during a recent government meeting that a large-scale project to replace unsafe buildings in the historic parts of Tbilisi will begin in 2026.
Under the new program, the municipality will acquire properties in the old city directly from private owners, with a full consent from all residents of each building. Compensation will be based on current market value, ensuring fairness of economic interests.
Kaladze pointed out that the initiative is not only about safety, but also about helping the capital’s cultural identity. “Dilapidated buildings in Tbilisi’s historic area pose a serious challenge. This is about more than security, it is about our city’s history and heritage. That is why we needed a long-term solution,” he said.
The program builds on the municipality’s earlier success in replacing deteriorating multi-apartment buildings, a project launched four years ago. Kaladze stated that initiative has demonstrated how effective collaboration between citizens and the state can deliver tangible results.
The concept for the new project was proposed by Deputy Mayor Giorgi Tkemaladze. Once properties are vacated, the city plans to prepare them for investment in a way that both preserves the historic character of Tbilisi and opens new opportunities for urban development.
