Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, emphasized the essential role of participatory management in urban transformation and improving housing conditions during the inauguration ceremony of the access bridge from Sattar Khan Street to Shahid Chamran Highway. According to Zakani, this approach can serve as a successful model for solving urban problems and creating effective collaboration between the municipality and citizens.
Participatory Management and Solving the Housing Crisis
Zakani, referring to the current housing situation in Tehran, stated that the municipality must enter the field with all its capacities and share its facilities and requirements. He particularly emphasized the necessity of public participation in the housing transformation process, saying: "By placing people at the center, we can achieve a solution to the housing issue in Tehran."
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He added: "Participatory management allows us to utilize the experience and knowledge of citizens and, with their help, to design and implement effective projects." Zakani also pointed to the key role of civil and social institutions in this process, noting that these institutions can act as a bridge between the municipality and the people.
The Importance of Social Collaborations in Urban Development
Continuing his remarks, Zakani highlighted the importance of social collaborations in urban development, stating: "When people participate in decision-making and project implementation, they will feel a greater sense of belonging to their city, and this will naturally lead to an increase in the quality of life in Tehran."
He also referred to other urban projects being carried out with a participatory approach, saying: "We are striving to incorporate the opinions and suggestions of the people at all stages of the projects to achieve better results. This is a necessity that we must pay attention to."
Finally, Zakani expressed hope that by relying on the capacities of the people and participatory management, they could achieve a fundamental transformation in the housing sector and other urban issues, turning Tehran into a more quality and sustainable city.
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