According to the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Municipality of Arak Metropolis, on the occasion of the 22nd World Urbanism Day, Hossein Zandieh Vakili, Deputy for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Municipality of Arak Metropolis, congratulated all experts, planners, managers, and urbanism enthusiasts on this day and appreciated their continuous efforts toward improving urban quality of life. In his message, he stated that urbanism is the key to sustainable development and balanced urban growth, improving citizens' quality of life, and building a livable, orderly, and safe city, and that attention to scientific, coordinated planning based on specialized data can turn cities into safe, beautiful, and balanced environments for living. Hossein Zandieh Vakili, emphasizing the central role of coordination among urban management, specialized institutions, universities, and the urbanism professional community, considered commemorating this day a valuable opportunity to review plans, prioritize infrastructure and service projects, and benefit from innovations and new technologies in urban design. He further noted the importance of developing public spaces, preserving historic fabrics, strengthening transportation infrastructure, improving street safety, and enhancing the urban landscape, saying that successful urbanism requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective that, while addressing the current needs of citizens, also takes the city's future capacities into account. The Deputy for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Municipality of Arak Metropolis added that strengthening cooperation between urban experts and executive managers can pave the way for smart decision-making, implementation of sustainable projects, and delivery of quality urban services, ultimately creating a balanced, healthy, and livable city for future generations. In conclusion, Hossein Zandieh Vakili emphasized the importance of an innovative and scientific approach to urbanism and noted that commemorating World Urbanism Day is an opportunity to honor the achievements of specialists in this field and encourage creative thinking and structured planning in the path of urban development in Arak Metropolis