Introduction of the First Generation of New Cities
New cities are typically established with the aim of preventing the uncontrolled expansion of large cities, absorbing their overflow population, and attracting potential migrants as a buffer. In new cities, the distance from the main city is much greater than that of suburban developments, and they are usually outside the influence of the main city. The topic of new cities in Iran is currently one of the main policies of the Ministry of Housing, alongside the renovation and revitalization of old urban fabrics, especially in large cities, and the outward (physical) development of existing cities. This has become a subject of extensive discussion among economic experts, sociologists, architects, urban planners, and others.
Introduction of the Second Generation of New Cities
Most of the existing new cities in the country have primarily been developed based on local service economies and in connection with nearby industrial areas. However, it seems that various regions of our country still possess significant potential for creating new cities with other economic functions such as agriculture, education and research, new technologies, commerce, tourism, and more. This would ensure sustainable settlement on one hand and the preservation of valuable natural lands while adhering to land-use planning requirements on the other. In this regard, the creation of small new cities can help curb the increasing growth of mushroom-like settlements and informal housing. This idea necessitates the site selection for the second generation of new cities