Alireza Zakani, the Mayor of Tehran, in a joint meeting with officials from the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of using technology and science as tools to address the capital's problems. Zakani stated that we must empower the city by leveraging innovations and create the necessary conditions to solve problems and generate new capacities.
Developing a New Identity for Tehran
Zakani continued by saying: "In the path of strengthening knowledge-based entities, we will utilize our capacities to create a new identity for Tehran." He pointed out the unique potentials of Tehran, stating that this city is capable of forming various identities, one of which could be based on knowledge and technology. The Mayor of Tehran also emphasized that these actions could serve as a model for other cities in the country, and by developing these capacities, the possibility of interaction with other parts of the world will also be provided.
Collaboration with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology
Zakani expressed his happiness about the joint collaborations with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and hoped that these collaborations would expand. He also emphasized: "We do not want to remain in the past, but rather seek to solve past problems and accelerate our movement towards the future."
During this meeting, Hossein Afshin, the Vice President for Science, emphasized the importance of linking science and urban management, stating: "One of the important components of scientific advancement is the city." He referred to various types of cities around the world, saying: "Traditional, digital, knowledge-based, and artificial intelligence-driven cities are among these types." Afshin also mentioned "cognitive cities" that can learn from their experiences and identify and resolve their issues. He cited Singapore as one of the successful examples in this regard.
Moving Towards a Cognitive City
The Vice President for Science reiterated that Tehran has the capacity to move towards a cognitive city, and if such a model is established in this city, it could pave the way for other cities in the country to follow suit. Afshin also referred to the establishment of the first science and technology park by the municipality in Tehran, stating that it is expected that this model will be developed in other cities across the country in the coming years.
He emphasized the necessity of utilizing the capacities of knowledge-based companies to solve major urban issues such as energy, traffic, and transportation, reminding that the most important point is how much people feel comfortable and how effective they consider the presence of technology in facilitating their daily affairs. At the end, Afshin announced the readiness of the Vice Presidency for continuous cooperation with the Tehran Municipality and stressed the need to develop urban innovation centers and leverage the capacities of the Science Foundation and strengthen creative industries to turn ideas into wealth.
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