The project to revitalize the Tehran Municipality building and transform it into the 'Tehran City House' received this prestigious title at the 'Global Emerging Communities Awards' ceremony. This event was held in the beautiful city of Istanbul in collaboration with the International Urban Professionals Association and Istanbul Technical University. During the ceremony, selected projects in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and urban innovations were introduced and honored.
Winner of the Istanbul 2026 Award
The 'Tehran City House' project, focusing on the revitalization of the Municipality building, was chosen as an example of the continuity of urban memory in the path of contemporary revitalization and development. This project successfully received the Istanbul 2026 Award by creating a meaningful connection between historical heritage, urban identity, and contemporary needs. The award is given to projects that can establish a link between the past and the future of the city.
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The Urban Development Organization of Tehran Municipality, as the employer of this project, successfully received this award. This award pays attention to projects that have managed to preserve historical heritage while also responding to the contemporary needs of the city, inspired by the concept of 'memory and city'.
Research on Spatial Justice
In the category of best urban research, the Tehran Municipality's research titled 'Urban Area Needs Assessment for Strengthening and Expanding Green Spaces with Emphasis on Spatial Justice; Case Study: Metropolis of Tehran' won an award. This research, which is among the research projects of the Tehran City Studies and Planning Center, focuses on the topic of spatial justice and balanced development of urban green spaces.
The mentioned research was honored at the ECF 2026 Istanbul event and reflects efforts to create a fairer and healthier space for the residents of Tehran.
Tehran Life; A Narrative of Urban Living
The 'Tehran Life' project was also selected among the top projects in the narrative storytelling category of the city. This project, implemented by the Tehran Urban Renewal Organization, aims to revitalize urban spaces and restore social and local values, striving to present a fresh narrative of urban life. 'Tehran Life' particularly emphasizes the transformation of the face and identity of vulnerable neighborhoods and seeks to create community-centered habitats.
The Islamabad neighborhood of Tehran has been highlighted as an example of these efforts to restore vitality and quality of life to an urban neighborhood. This project was presented as one of the selected narratives at the ECF 2026 event.
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