The historical center of Goris is being restored within the framework of Local economy and infrastructure development program, co-financed by the Government of Armenia and with the help of World Bank loan. The project singled out 36 monuments and buildings of community significance of XIX-XX centuries, which are preserved examples of unique Goris architecture. The buildings of historical-architectural value of Goris are mainly two-storey, sometimes one-storey, with a basement, built on red lines. The yards and adjacent plots of land are located at the back of the buildings, which are built of local rough basalt stone, decorated with artistic plaster typical of Goris, also called "barkash". The buildings have open wooden balconies with wooden or metal bars, semi-arched openings of double doors and windows, made of polished stone, wooden gates, red sheet metal sloping roofs. The exterior facades of the old houses in Goris are distinguished by their simplicity and are in harmony with each other and with nature. Since ancient times Goris has been an administrative, commercial and handicraft center. That is why these buildings were, as the Chief Architect of Goris said “profitable houses”. The first floors were commercial, handicraft and service areas, the second floors were residential areas and guest houses. At present, the historical buildings of Goris are mostly in a deplorable condition. The works have started already within the program, and they include: replacing the roofs, doors and windows of these buildings, strengthening the buildings, the historic appearance of the facades, and restoring the balconies and wooden gates. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure informs that everything has been done and will be done to preserve the purity of the historical core of Goris: “The project for the restoration of the historical core of Goris was developed by "Mastara" architectural studio, discussed and approved by the Scientific-Methodological Council of Culture, Sports, Youth Affairs and the State Committee for Urban Development. Public discussions were also organized in Goris”. At the moment, according to the Chief Architect of Goris, 30% of the work has been done, but the result is already impressive and obvious. The program also envisages the reconstruction of the main streets adjacent to the historical center. The worn-out curbs of the pavements will be replaced with new basalt stones, the walkways of the central streets will be paved with basalt stones, restoring the former appearance, the bicycle lanes will be marked using different colors of stones, the street lighting columns will be changed, and all engineering networks will be reinstalled underground. The surface drainage and water supply systems will be renovated, the open drainage canals will be cleaned and restored. According to the work schedule, the reconstruction of historical core of the city will be completed in summer 2021.

The new sports complex is expected to be built very soon, and it will unite the Olympic Youth Sports School of Cycling and Olympic Youth Sports School of Sport, Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatics named after Hrant Shahinyan. At first it was planned to build sports hall in the yard of Hrant Shahinyan sports school building, and then reconstruct the building of Olympic youth sports school of cycling. But the research revealed, that the building of Olympic youth sports school of cycling is physically worn out, in the IV degree of emergency and should be demolished for security reasons. As for Hrant Shahinyan sports school building, it is technically impossible to build a hall in its yard. Taking into account the research results, it is planned to join the projects and build one completely new sport complex. The new complex will consist of two buildings and will be located at 48 Bagratunyats Street. One will host the 1076.0 m² rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatics hall and 348 m2 outbuildings. The other one is 1280 m² two-storey building with a flat roof and an inner courtyard, hosting the cycling sport school. The perimeter of the two buildings covered with asphalt concrete layer 220 m long and 2 m wide will serve as bike path. The gymnastics and acrobatics hall can host 250 spectators. On the flat roof of the two-storey building of the Cycling Sports School it is planned to install 200-240 photovoltaic solar panels. The exterior walls of the two buildings will be fitted with three-color fibro-cement slabs. The sport complex will be able to host up to 500 people at the same time. The area is adapted for people with mobility problems. The new sports complex will have a well-landscaped green area of 1727 m², where all the decorative trees, firs and bushes will be replanted. The design of the Olympic youth sports school of cycling and Olympic youth sports school of sport, artistic gymnastics and acrobatics named after Hrant Shahinyan is being implemented by HGSN LLC by the order of RA Urban Development Committee. The chief architect of the project is Gagik Harutyunyan.

A new skate park will be built near Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, inside the Circular Park, also known as the Youth park. Thus, the Circular Park and its surroundings will revive. For the implementation of this project, Mayor of the capital Hayk Marutyan recently signed a donor agreement with the President of the Union of Armenians in Ukraine Vilen Shatvoryan. «When we hear from our homeland, we do our best to help. Relations with Armenia give us strength and energy, and therefore, we do our best to maintain that link», - said the President of the Union of Armenians in Ukraine Vilen Shatvoryan. According to the plan, the construction of the skate park will begin in the coming months in a public area of 5044 sq.m. The project consists of two phases. The first phase is scheduled on June 30. For that period of time the relief slope of the southern part of the playground will be transformed into an amphitheater, directed to the playground. It is designed to build a skate rental, first-aid post, to refresh the green spaces. The area will be equipped with stylish solar-powered fans and general perimeter lighting using LED system. During the second phase of the project the existing green zone of the eastern part will be renovated with the help of unique plant landscapes and an observation deck. The problem of public lavatories in the park will also be solved, for the construction of which there will be a separate project. It is planned to finish the construction completely by August 2020, which means that already this year the skate park will open its doors to our fellow citizens. «We came to a wonderful decision that this project will first of all bring happiness to our youth. This is how the idea was born to build a long-awaited and much-needed skate park in the capital. It is not only sport, it is also culture, a place of leisure, where young people will play sports and communicate with each other. It is important for our city. And this is only the beginning …», noted the mayor of Yerevan.

After a short break due to the new coronavirus infection, the construction of the second section of M6 interstate road is already restarted (Tumanyan-Bagratashen customs checkpoint, 51.74 km). The section connects Armenia with Georgia. The road M6 Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian border starts from Vanador city, crossing 33 communities of Lori and Tavush marzes of RA, and reaches Bagratashen customs checkpoint. The first stage of reconstruction of this 90 km long interstate road was completed on December 24, 2018․Tumanyan-Bagratashen customs checkpoint (51.74 km) is currently being renovated with the co-financing of the Asian Development Bank (44.04M EUR) and Armenian government (10.14M EUR). This road of interstate significance, serving more than 3 dozen communities, was in a desperate condition and was of great inconvenience to drivers and passengers travelling from Armenia to Georgia. In spring, after the snow and rain, the danger of rockslides and collapses increases, which was taken into consideration as well. The works include also construction of retaining walls and drainage system. Road reconstruction works are carried out in 3 sections with the involvement of 3 contractors. The works in the sections are carried out by the following companies: Tumanyan-Sanahin Station - Horizon 95 LLC; Sanahin Station – Haghpat - AAB Project LLC; Haghpat - Bagratashen customs checkpoint - Suardi JSC. 8 bridges will be repaired at Tumanyan-Bagratashen customs checkpoint, including 2 bridges in Alaverdi, that serve the route of Vanadzor-Alaverdi interstate road. One of the bridges was built in 1961 and another in 1989. The need to build the second bridge in Alaverdi arose due to the emergency condition of the old bridge. And yet, all these years the old bridge was being used. The completion of M6 “Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian border” interstate road reconstruction is scheduled for November 2020․

Recently Mayor of Yerevan Hayk Marutyan met with representatives of Renovation Project Management Company regarding the construction of a residential complex in the area adjacent to Halabyan Street. It is noteworthy, that the implementation of this project could be a great stimulus for the economy, taking into account the global crisis of the past few months, that caused great damage to the economy. Given these and other circumstances, we hope that the project implementation will not take long. Construction is one of the areas that can give some impetus to the economy, which suggests that this project will be implemented in the nearest future. According to the preliminary design, it is planned to build five multi-storey buildings, which will completely solve the problem of the resettlement of residents in six adjacent unsafe buildings. According to the proposed project, relocation of the residents will start only after construction is complete. According to the plan, the tenants of the newly constructed buildings will be provided with repaired apartments in accordance with their existing living space, and those who have garages will receive underground parking lots. The Mayor of Yerevan Hayk Marutyan gives great importance to the social aspect of the project, which promotes the solution of the problem of living in a safe, reliable and comfortable environment for residents of unsafe buildings on Halabyan street. According to the preliminary design only 6,000 square meters will be used for the construction of the buildings, the remaining 35,000 square meters will be fully landscaped and used as a recreation zone. According to the information from the mayor’s office, Hayk Marutyan emphasized that the community supports all investors and developers who, in parallel with city improvement, solve important social issues.