Document Type : Research Paper
Author
Master of Human Geography
Abstract
In this part of the study, we examine the status and direction of the potential development of Tehran as well as natural constraints such as land characteristics, slope of ground in the range of Alborz, position of Tehran on a major (earthquake) fault zone and other climatic conditions, as well as artificial limitations of the region that are within the field of geographic studies. Next, according to the mentioned issues and in order to study the city’s development and expansion which are mainly focused on the western and northwestern parts of Tehran, we selected two samples of study: Kan town and Sulaghan town, due to their rural roots as well as admission of aspects of urban life, and the emergence of new social fabric that is taking place in these places, and the fact that they are currently combining their activities with the city of Tehran.