PUG Chisinau 2040

Welcome to the Chișinău 2040 Master Plan project!

Today we are planning the city where we will live tomorrow.

Chișinău is transforming, and its development must be planned in a balanced way. The Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan (PUG) is the strategic document that will guide the city in the coming decades.

The Master Plan sets out directions for housing, mobility, infrastructure, green spaces, heritage, the economy, and public services. The plan is based on studies, analyses, and dialogue with the community, and residents’ suggestions are an important part of the process.

On this platform, you’ll find the documents, studies, consultation schedule, and information about the project’s stages. You can submit ideas and comments and track how they are being addressed.

The Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan represents a shared vision for the city today and for future generations.

Welcome to the Chișinău 2040 Master Plan project!

Why a New General Urban Plan Is Needed

Chișinău is a city in constant change. Since the current General Urban Plan was approved in 2007, the city has developed significantly: new neighborhoods and residential areas have emerged, traffic has become heavier, and residents’ needs have diversified. At the same time, new challenges and opportunities have emerged related to mobility, green spaces, environmental protection, urban heritage, and the city’s digital transformation. The Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan is necessary to address these changes and to establish a clear vision of how the city will develop over the coming decades.

Greener

Green spaces and natural heritage are treated as essential infrastructure for quality of life.

More accessible

Housing, services, and mobility are designed to make the city easy for everyone to use.

Better connected

Public transportation, walking, and cycling are integrated into a cohesive system.

What the project aims to achieve

Balanced urban development that integrates housing, the economy, and infrastructure.

Modern urban mobility through public transportation, walking, and cycling.

Protection of the city’s heritage and urban identity.

Better-connected green spaces and a healthier environment.

Competitive economic development and clear conditions for investment.

Digitalization and e-urbanism for managing urban development.

How the project works

The process is organized into seven main stages.

01

Preparatory activities

The data, teams, and tools that will support the entire process are organized.

02

Background Studies and Forecasts

Data about the city is analyzed, and future development scenarios are formulated.

03

Development of the General Urban Plan (PUG)

The strategic directions that will form the basis of the new urban plan are outlined.

04

Drafting the General Urban Plan

The main document that will guide the city’s development through 2040 is being drafted.

05

Local Urban Planning Regulations

Clear rules for the development and use of land within the municipality are defined.

06

Review and Approval

The documents are evaluated, discussed publicly, and go through the official validation procedures.

07

Development of the E-Urbanism Component

The result is complemented by digital tools for monitoring and public use.

What We Analyze

The Chisinau 2040 General Urban Plan is based on 12 specialized studies that analyze the city’s main areas of development. These provide the information needed to understand current challenges and identify solutions that will shape Chișinău’s future through 2040.

City and Housing

How urban space is developing and how it meets the community’s needs.

Sociological Study

Demographics

Territorial Development

Housing

Mobility and infrastructure

How the city becomes more connected and efficient in its relationship with its residents and services.

Traffic and Mobility

Public Utilities

Public Services

Regional Cooperation

Heritage and Environment

What we protect and how we ensure a balance between development and the city’s identity.

The Historic Center and Built Heritage

Natural Heritage

Environmental Protection and Risks

Economy and Services

How we support economic development and living conditions in the city.

Economic Development

Participation

Who Is Involved in Developing the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan

The process of developing the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan is carried out through collaboration between public authorities, urban planning and architecture experts, academic institutions, and partners involved in the public information and consultation process.

Active participant

DGRAUF

General Directorate for Architecture, Urban Planning, and Land Relations (DGAURF)

Beneficiary and coordinator of the process of developing the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan

Beneficiary and coordinator of the process of developing the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan. DGAURF ensures the institutional coordination of the project, monitors its implementation, and facilitates dialogue between authorities, specialists, and the community.

The Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan (PUG) is being developed through a participatory process that combines technical expertise, institutional experience, and direct community input to define the city’s development vision through 2040.
Oversight

Supervisory Group

The Supervisory Group monitors the update of the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan and the implementation of Contract No. 45/25 of 16 June 2025. It provides technical and methodological oversight with representatives of public administration, professional and academic communities, and civil society.

Legal basis

Order of the General Mayor No. 257-d of 2 July 2026

Monitors public consultation

Follows how residents and stakeholders are informed and involved.

Monitors legal compliance

Follows the application of legal, regulatory, and methodological requirements.

Examines PUG documents

Formulates observations and recommendations on the project documentation.

Facilitates cooperation

Supports cooperation between public authorities, the developer, institutions, professionals, and civil society.

Group members

17 members and roles in the oversight process.

Svetlana Dogotaru

Chair

Deputy Mayor of Chișinău, responsible for urban planning and architecture

Eugenia Liubomeiscaia

Vice-Chair

Acting Chief Architect of Chișinău, acting head of DGAURF

Igor Vrabie

Member

Deputy Head of the General Directorate for Architecture, Urban Planning, and Land Relations

Oleg Șerepitco

Member

MAN faction member, CMC councillor

Zinaida Popa

Member

PAS faction chair, CMC councillor

Alexandru Odintov

Member

PSRM faction chair, CMC councillor

Valeria Gîncu

Member

Principal consultant, Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Mariana Petreanu

Member

Principal consultant, Ministry of Environment

Dorin Ciornii

Member

Urban mobility specialist, General Directorate for Urban Mobility and Roads of CMC

Constantin Croitori

Member

Head of the urban ecology service, General Directorate for Local Public Services and Amenities of CMC

Valerii Bogdan

Member

Head of the Legal Assistance Directorate, Chișinău City Hall

Roman Vitiuc

Member

Head of the General Directorate for Economy, Trade, and Tourism of CMC

Anatol Ignat

Member

Doctor of Economic Sciences, researcher, coordinator of the National Institute for Economic Research

Veaceslav Cunev

Member

IT and digital transformation expert, professional community

Aurelia Carpov

Member

Doctor of architecture, professional community

Ana Popa

Member

Co-founder of Bicycle Alliance Chișinău, sustainable urban mobility expert

Vitalie Coceban

Secretary

Executive director, public communication and civic participation expert, AO INFOERA

How You Can Contribute

Public Consultations

Participate directly in discussions about the city’s future.

Thematic workshops

I contribute applied perspectives on specific topics.

Surveys and questionnaires

Share your opinion quickly in short, accessible formats.

Online suggestions

You can submit recommendations and ideas that will be reviewed as part of the process.