Construction work on the memorial in the forest has reached nearly 10 percent completion. During a meeting with the working group of the Yerevan City Hall’s Urban Development and Land Management Department on April 1, Tigran Geghamyan, who is responsible for construction and improvement, provided an update on the progress. Currently, construction is underway for the parking lot, with the basement already 80 percent completed. Work is also ongoing for the memorial building, lighting, and installation of internet cables. Landscaping in the surrounding area has been finished, and the forest area is nearing completion. The preparation for the monument’s artistic metal structure has been completed, and installation of the main granite stairs and lighting system is currently in progress, along with work on the irrigation system.

Mayor Tigran Avinyan emphasized the importance of avoiding excessive use of concrete in memorial locations. He spoke about the need to prioritize landscaping, green areas, and the overall harmony with nature. Avinyan expressed a desire to preserve trees and ensure that pathways are covered with stones when improving forest areas. He specifically mentioned the need to remove stones and concrete from the 4th part of the circular fountain to create a more natural environment. The mayor emphasized the idea of walking in the forest rather than on stones.

This update comes from Armenia, where construction work on a memorial in a forest is progressing steadily. Tigran Geghamyan provided details on the progress during a meeting with the Yerevan City Hall’s Urban Development and Land Management Department. Currently, work is focused on the parking lot and the completion of the basement, which is at 80 percent. The memorial building, lighting, and internet cable installation are also underway. The surrounding area has been landscaped, and the forest area is nearing completion. Additionally, preparations for the artistic metal structure of the monument have been finished, and the installation of granite stairs and the lighting system is in progress while the irrigation system is being worked on.

In regard to the memorial’s construction, Mayor Tigran Avinyan emphasized the need to move away from excessive use of concrete in such locations. Instead, he encouraged prioritizing landscaping, green areas, and maintaining harmony with the natural surroundings. Avinyan highlighted the importance of preserving trees and ensuring stone pathways. Specifically, he called for the removal of stones and concrete from one section of the circular fountain to create a more natural space. The mayor stressed the idea of walking in the forest rather than on artificial surfaces.