The Transformation of Yerevan's Urban Landscape After Independence

Abstract

Like most of the world's cities, Yerevan's landscape has changed dramatically over the past 25 years, particularly as a result of post-soviet Armenia's sociopolitical shifts. Although these urban transformations have been and continue to be widely discussed in the local media, there is insufficient research and writing on this process and its circumstances. This article attempts to cover some aspects of these transformations from 1991 to 2016, with a specific focus on urban planning and policy aspects.