Abulfazl Norouzi, the former director general of the Economic and Housing Office of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, discussed housing costs and their challenges in Tehran during a television interview. In this interview, he pointed out that 64% of housing costs are related to land and emphasized that to solve the housing problem, the development of the city's boundaries must be addressed.
Challenges of housing costs in Tehran
Norouzi stated that increasing density within the current limits of Tehran not only comes with challenges related to infrastructure and service costs but may also lead to increased social problems. According to him, given the population growth and the need for housing, securing suitable land for housing construction is essential.
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The necessity of development in the city's boundaries
The former director general of the Economic and Housing Office of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development referred to the necessity of development in the city's boundaries and said: "To provide suitable and accessible housing for citizens, special attention must be given to the boundaries of Tehran. Undoubtedly, this action can help reduce housing costs and lead to the formation of new and diverse neighborhoods."
Norouzi also mentioned the infrastructural and service problems in Tehran and said: "With the increase in population and demand for housing, the need for improvement in infrastructure and urban services becomes significantly greater. If this point is not addressed, costs may continue to rise, and social and economic problems in the city may intensify."
Summary and the future of housing in Tehran
At the end of the interview, Abulfazl Norouzi pointed out that to solve the housing problem in Tehran, new and creative approaches must be adopted regarding land provision and housing construction. He urged officials to take measures to improve the housing situation in Tehran, considering the existing statistics and realities.
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