Elahe Seyfodin News Count 17
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From Edinburgh to Isfahan: How Festivals Build a City’s Global Image
Festivals have become a tool for cities to show the rest of the world who they are. They bring together culture, creativity, tourism, and global…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Future of Urban Living May Begin in Courtyards
In the context of growing density and urban expense, one of the oldest architectural features of urban development is reemerging in the city…
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World Nomad Games Turn Traditional Culture Into a Living Heritage
The World Nomad Games have grown into not only an international sporting competition but also a global forum where the traditional knowledge…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Reclaiming Urban Identity by Integrating Local, Historic Character into Contemporary Urban Elements
A unique urban identity is not limited to monuments and historic buildings but also includes elements of the urban public realm, such as seating,…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
From City of Polish Children Toward Enduring Bond Between Isfahan, Kraków
Unlike most inter-city partnerships, whose origins, trade agreements, or tourism exchanges are grounded in commercial affairs, common industrial…
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Earth Overshoot Cost of Urban Growth
The planet is suffering from overshoot, a consequence of our development ambitions. With the construction of every building, factory, and new…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan, Saint Petersburg Shaping Future of City Diplomacy
The best sister-city partnerships aren’t just about signing a few documents and calling it done. They actually turn into lasting connections—bringing…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Global Municipal Cooperation Reshapes Future of Urban Tourism
International city partnerships are increasingly becoming a strategic tool for tourism development, as municipalities around the world turn to…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Cities don't start wars, but they just pay for them
During times of war, stories tend to revolve around battle plans, territorial gains, and political intrigue. What remains hidden behind all these…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Zayandehrud and Isfahan; A Bond Beyond Water
Rivers have been instrumental in shaping the history of cities since their very beginnings. Cities were founded along rivers long before there…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Ambassadors Turn from Messengers to Makers of Meaning in Global Relations
Modern diplomacy isn’t just about formal speeches and tight suits anymore. Just look at South Korea’s ambassador to Iran. In a world where culture…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Urban Diplomacy Emerges as a Powerful Tool in a Changing World
At a time when so many of the challenges we face locally (think climate change or migration) also affect our global connections, cities are seeking…
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Isfahan Takes Crown as Iran’s Renewable Energy Hub
Isfahan has cemented its position as Iran’s renewable energy capital, securing top national honors and leading a massive solar expansion
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan Embraces Electric Transport to Tackle Pollution, Traffic
Electric vehicles aren’t just some futuristic concept anymore. Over the past few years, they’ve gone from being a luxury technology in wealthy…
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Elahe Seyfodin
Blue Tiles of Isfahan, Porto Tell Story of Friendship Beyond Borders
Isfahan and Porto seem worlds apart, yet something ties them together: blue tiles. Think about the turquoise domes crowning the sky of Isfahan,…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan Emerges as Iran’s New Powerhouse in Urban Diplomacy
Isfahan is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s most active urban players on the global stage, leveraging city diplomacy to expand its cultural,…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan Turns Research into a Pillar of Urban Governance
Research is the foundation of scientific decision-making and the key to solving the complex problems of today's cities. Yet, in many cities in…