In authentic Iranian architecture, no line is without reason and no volume is meaningless. From precise geometric proportions to the play of light and shadow in the iwans and central courtyard, every element has been a thoughtful response to climate, culture, and the inner beliefs of human beings. Protecting this valuable heritage and reinterpreting its principles in contemporary urban planning is not a choice, but a mission to restore the spirit of authenticity to the body of our cities; a path that today, together in the city of Arak and in the course of preserving Iranian historical and architectural identity, we are pursuing. Today, in the urban management and urban planning and architecture sector of the Arak metropolitan municipality, we believe that the connection between the invaluable experiences of the past and contemporary knowledge, expertise, and creativity is the key to achieving a dynamic, livable, and human-centered city. Protecting the identity roots and ancient heritage of this land, alongside the principled organization of public spaces and the improvement of citizens' quality of life, is a profound mission that will be realized through empathy and a scientific perspective. On the occasion of November 17, “World Urbanism Day,” I sincerely congratulate the esteemed community of urban planners, architects, researchers, respected professors, and all our specialized and hardworking colleagues in this field, and I ask the Almighty God for everyone’s continued success on the path of excellence, sustainable development, and the elevation of the physical and identity landscape of the Arak metropolitan area.
