Tehran Policy Desk

Articles by Tehran Policy Desk

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  Tehran's New Public Transport Fare Restructure and Water Rationing Rules Take Effect, Hitting Low-Income Districts Hardest

  Two overlapping policy changes rolled out this week will raise daily commuting costs for millions of Tehran residents while placing new limits on household water use across 14 municipal districts.

  4 July 2026, 7:21 am

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  Tehran Municipal Council Pushes Forward Revised Urban Development Plan Amid Expert Calls for More Community Input

  Planners and neighbourhood advocates say the city's updated zoning framework will reshape housing density and green space access across Tehran's 22 districts, but warn implementation gaps could leave residents worse off.

  4 July 2026, 7:21 am

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  Tehran Tightens Development Approvals Process, Giving Residents New Say Over Neighbourhood Projects

  Revised consultation rules now require mandatory public hearings before major construction permits are issued in Tehran's 22 municipal districts, directly affecting how quickly new buildings, roads and commercial projects move forward in residential areas.

  4 July 2026, 7:21 am