Mkrtich Minasyan: compactness of multistory buildings in Yerevan is unacceptableAugust 7, 2010 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Union of Architects of Armenia Mkrtich Minasyan said that in developed countries people prefer to live in suburbs, where there is enough area also for rest. Meanwhile, Armenians are ready to pay huge money to live downtown Yerevan. And due to high prices for lands here, the compactness of multistory buildings is unacceptable,” Minasyan told a press conference on August 7. He noted that though the newly constructed buildings are rather solid and they are ready to stand natural disasters, their extreme density will hamper salvage operations in case of catastrophes. Minasyan said he stands for construction of 4-storey buildings and brightness at the same time, as grey colors of Yerevan recall the Soviet era. “The densely built-up areas have a negative impact on residents of Yerevan,” noted Minasyan. Referring to Armenia’s regions, Mkrtich Minasyan noted that some towns of Armenia become depopulated. Specifically, he pointed to Charentsavan (Kotak region) and urged to struggle against this phenomenon and exert efforts for their economy’s revival. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |