Smart Cities and Cadastre Panel at KTU
Trabzon Technical University (KTU) recently hosted a panel on smart cities and cadastre, drawing in a crowd of esteemed guests and eager participants. The event, held at the Erdoğan Özbenli Amphitheater in the Department of Geomatics Engineering, kicked off with a welcoming cocktail and a classical music performance, followed by a moment of silence and the national anthem.
Rektor Çuvalcı’s Emphasis on Smart Cities
During the opening program, Rektor Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Çuvalcı greeted the attendees and highlighted the importance of smart cities in today’s urban landscape. Pointing out the responsibility of universities to generate knowledge and develop research tailored to the needs of practitioners, Çuvalcı emphasized, “Smart cities are a crucial urban development vision that transforms the dynamics of cities in areas such as energy efficiency, public safety, transportation, and healthcare, utilizing information technologies.”
Prof. Dr. Yalçınkaya’s Goal of Creating Awareness
Speaking at the event, Head of the Department of Geomatics Engineering at KTU, Prof. Dr. Mualla Yalçınkaya, expressed pride in the department’s 60-year history and the achievements of its graduates. Yalçınkaya summarized the panel’s aim by stating, “We aim to create awareness by addressing the concept of smart cities, a multidisciplinary field.” Emphasizing the complex and multi-layered nature of cities, she drew attention to the challenges of solving issues like traffic, healthcare, waste management, drinking water, and planning using traditional methods. Yalçınkaya underscored the significance of the smart cities concept in addressing these difficulties.
New Technologies and Future Vision Discussed in Panel
Following the opening speeches, the panel delved into the presentation by Prof. Dr. Tahsin Yomralıoğlu from Istanbul Technical University, focusing on “Innovative Opportunities in Smart Cities.” Yomralıoğlu shed light on the possibilities offered by new technologies for smart cities, aiming to make cities sustainable and livable, streamline cadastre processes, and introduce innovations through digitized systems.
Tapu and Cadastre General Director Hakan Gedikli presented a detailed overview of the institution’s future goals and projects in his speech titled “The Future Vision of Tapu and Cadastre,” providing insight into the future direction of the organization.
Knowledge Exchange Platform
The panel served as a valuable knowledge exchange platform for industry professionals, academics, and students. Participants engaged in discussions on current developments and innovative approaches in smart cities and cadastre, fostering a collaborative environment for learning and sharing insights.
Overall, the panel at KTU not only highlighted the significance of smart cities and cadastre in modern urban planning but also provided a forum for meaningful dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the field.
