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Interview with Marisol Garmendia for The Smart City Journal

DATE December 14, 2023

Interview with Marisol Garmendia for The Smart City Journal

The Councilor for Economic Development and Employment of San Sebastián, Marisol Garmendia, highlights the city as a pioneer in smart initiatives and emphasizes urban transformation to improve the quality of life. The importance of innovative, economically sustainable projects developed in public-private collaboration, with a focus on citizens, is highlighted.

San Sebastián shows a strong commitment to attracting and retaining talent, implementing programs and aid for the development of local and international ideas and projects. The construction of Talent House stands out, a center to attract talent and promote innovative entrepreneurship.

Regarding employment and female empowerment, the Department allocates more than 2 million euros annually to promote equality, encourage female leadership and create opportunities. In 2022, Fomento San Sebastián programs contributed to the creation of 628 jobs and 106 business projects.

A notable project in urban transformation is the comprehensive regeneration of Altza, with an investment of more than 13 million euros. This project addresses sustainability, job creation, building rehabilitation, renewal of urban services and the regeneration of green areas, among other initiatives.

The councilor, also a journalist, summarizes the economic vision of San Sebastián with the title "People-Centered Innovation", highlighting the commitment to an economic transformation where talent, entrepreneurship and the innovative business ecosystem are the great assets, concluding that It's a winning bet.

Summary of the interview conducted by Manuel Tarín in The Smart City Journal.

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