Urban planning legislation in Iran: Historical events and project implementation

Iran, as a developing country in the 20th century, has rapidly undergone changes and transformations in its political, economic and social fields. Changes in the agriculture and industrialization policies have led to a rapid urbanization over the 20th century and the last few decades. These events affected the population distribution in the inhabited areas of Iran.Purpose: The comprehensive review of contemporary and historical literature, urban planning in Iranian cities. The analysis of urban planning legislation; urban planning projects; important urban problems and their solution by the government.Methodology: The analysis of scientific and historical literature and state documents on the urban planning legislation of Iran.Research findings: Phases of historical developments in Iran's urban planning legislation are studied and analyzed.Originality/value: The analysis and identification of the stage of modern urban planning legislation in Iran and identify the main solution to the problem associated with the growth of cities in modern times.