The General Urban Plan (PUG) is the strategic document that guides the long-term development of Chișinău. It sets out how the city will evolve, regulates land use, and defines the development of housing, infrastructure, transportation, green spaces, and public services to ensure balanced and sustainable development.
Chișinǎu 2040 Master Plan
The City We’re Planning Together
Discover. Explore. Suggest. Be part of the change.
Population:
approximately 720,100 residents
Green spaces:
approximately 4,400 hectares
Educational institutions:
approximately 368 institutions
Healthcare facilities:
approximately 65 institutions
Public transportation:
approximately 655 units
Municipal area:
approximately 571.6 km²
Project phases
Progress on the development of the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan
Project preparation
Finished2
Background studies
In progress3
PUG concept
Upcoming4
General Urban Plan
Upcoming5
Local Urbanism Regulation
Upcoming6
Strategic environmental assessment
Upcoming7
CMC vote
Upcoming
WHY ARE WE PREPARING THIS?
Chisinau is constantly growing, and the city needs guidelines and a clear vision for the next 15–20 years. The 2040 General Urban Plan will contribute to balanced, sustainable development that is focused on people’s needs.
WHAT ARE WE PLANNING?
We are planning the city’s future: housing, transportation, green spaces, infrastructure, public services, heritage preservation, and economic development.
WHO IS DEVELOPING IT?
The plan is being developed by the General Directorate of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Land Relations, together with the ARHICON Consortium, AO INFOERA, and a multidisciplinary team of experts.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
You can participate in public consultations, thematic workshops, online surveys and questionnaires, as well as by submitting your proposals and recommendations. Every opinion matters for the future of Chișinău.
Consultation schedule
Upcoming public events
SEP
30
Consultarea Publică CP-04 asupra Studiilor de Fundamentare „Studiu Centrul Istoric și Patrimoniul Construit” , „Patrimoniu Natural” și „Protecția Mediului, Riscuri Naturale și Riscuri Antropice”, elaborate în cadrul procesului de reactualizare a Planului Urbanistic General al orașului Chișinău 2040
30 September 2026 - 04 November 2026
SEP
04
CONSULTAREA PUBLICĂ CP-03 privind Studiile de Fundamentare: Dezvoltare Economică, Infrastructură Edilitară / Utilități Publice și Servicii Publice în cadrul procesului de reactualizare a Planului Urbanistic General Chișinău 2040
04 September 2026 - 07 October 2026
JUL
29
CONSULTAREA PUBLICĂ CP-02 privind Studiile de Fundamentare: Studiu Sociologic al Locuitorilor, Studiu Socio-Demografic, Studiu de Fundamentare Locuire și Studiu de Fundamentare Dezvoltare Teritorială, elaborate în procesul de reactualizare PUG Chișinău 2040
29 July 2026 - 04 September 2026
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PUG Library
Access project documents and materials
Chișinău General Urban Plan 2025
Current Documents
Update of the General Urban Plan of Chișinău (12 studies)
Analyses in Progress
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Chișinău General Urban Plan (PUG) 2007 – Audit
Audit Documents
General Urban Plan of Chișinău (PUG) 2007 – Regulations
Standards and Rules
Local Urban Planning Regulations
Urban Planning Rules
Strategy for Sustainable Socio-Economic and Spatial Development
Strategic Directions
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Chișinău Urban Observatory
Indicators on the city’s infrastructure and services
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Public transportation stops
~1,100 stations
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Green spaces
~4,400 ha
Number of public parks and gardens
~28 locations
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Medical institutions
~65 institutions
Number of constituent localities
34 localities
Length of road network
672 km
Area of buildable land
~18,500 ha
Municipal area
571.6 km²
Public transportation units
~655 units
Ideas Lab
Share Your Opinion!
Question of the Month: What type of public services do you think should be prioritised for development in Chișinău by 2040?
Nurseries and childcare services
11.8%
2 votes
Schools and educational services
29.4%
5 votes
Healthcare services
41.2%
7 votes
Social services
11.8%
2 votes
Administrative and public services
5.9%
1 vote
17
votes
The Voice of Chișinău
Your involvement makes a difference
So far, there have been 12 proposals
Most discussed topics:
Traffic
Green spaces
Parks
Public transportation
Latest proposals received:
"Development of a linear park along the banks of the Bâc River."
Media Center
News, articles, and media content
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Press release
03 NOVEMBER 2026
Chișinău 2040: How Far Have We Come, and Where Do We Stand Today?
The update of the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan is ongoing. Following the preparation of the 12 Background Studies and four rounds of public consultations, the process is moving forward to the analysis of the comments and recommendations received and the preparation of the next stages of urban planning. How will Chișinău develop by 2040? Where could new residential and economic areas emerge? How will infrastructure, mobility, public services, and heritage protection be integrated? To answer these questions, it is first necessary to gain an in-depth understanding of the city as it stands today. This is precisely why the process of updating the General Urban Plan began with the preparation of the Background Studies, which examine the key components of urban development.
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Press release
02 NOVEMBER 2026
Only Two Days Left to Have Our Say on What Needs to Change in Chișinău
We have already received many proposals as part of Public Consultation CP-04, and we thank you for your contributions. However, there are still two days left to submit your comments and suggestions. If you have been putting off writing about an issue in your neighbourhood, here is our reminder: now is the time to send it in, before the deadline.
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Press release
29 OCTOBER 2026
The Geography of Convenience: How Chișinău’s City Centre Is Moving into Your Neighbourhood
Imagine a perfect Tuesday morning in Chișinău. You wake up, walk your child to kindergarten along a shaded pathway, and stop at the corner café for an espresso on your way home. Before returning, you pick up a parcel from the post office and buy some fresh vegetables. The entire trip takes less than fifteen minutes, and your car keys remain undisturbed on the bedside table. For many of us living in Ciocana, Botanica, Buiucani, or the suburbs, this scenario seems like something out of a utopian film. Our everyday reality often involves spending valuable time behind the wheel or on public transport, watching the minutes tick by along Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard or on streets congested with cars. But what if the problem is not how we travel, but the distances we are forced to cover?
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Chișinău General Urban Plan
The PUG does not alter property rights to land or buildings. The document establishes general rules for urban development and land use. In certain situations, urban planning regulations may influence how a plot of land can be used or developed in the future, but any changes are made in accordance with current legislation and with respect for property owners’ rights.
The process of updating the General Urban Plan is open to anyone who wishes to contribute to the development of Chișinău. You can participate by attending public consultations, filling out online surveys, submitting proposals and comments, or getting involved in other consultation activities organized throughout the project. All contributions received are analyzed and taken into account in the process of developing the General Urban Plan.
The Local Urban Planning Regulations (RLU) is the document that accompanies the General Urban Plan and establishes specific rules for construction and land use. It defines what can be built in a specific area, height restrictions, setbacks from property lines, the percentage of land coverage, and other urban planning conditions.
Functional zoning is the division of a municipality’s territory into zones with specific uses, such as residential, services, commerce, industry, green spaces, public institutions, or infrastructure. This contributes to the balanced organization of the city and helps avoid conflicts between different urban functions.
The process of approving the General Urban Plan (PUG) includes preparing supporting studies, conducting public consultations on the documents, obtaining the necessary approvals from the relevant institutions, and having the draft reviewed by the Chișinău Municipal Council. The General Urban Plan enters into force after its approval by a decision of the Chisinau Municipal Council.
The process of developing the General Urban Plan is complex and unfolds over several stages, which include conducting feasibility studies, public consultations, the development of the territorial development concept, the preparation of urban planning documentation, obtaining the necessary approvals, and final approval. The estimated total duration of the process is approximately 24 months, to which the time required for review and approval may be added.
All public project documents, including feasibility studies, materials presented during public consultations, progress reports, and information regarding the stages of developing the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan (PUG), will be available on the project’s official platform and on the DGRAUF website. The documents will be published gradually, as they are finalized and reviewed, to ensure the transparency of the process and public access to information.
The Supervisory Group monitors transparency, legal compliance, and public participation throughout the update of the Chișinău 2040 General Urban Plan.
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