Developing an optimal pattern for state intervention in urban land management: case of Iran, Tehran city

Land management is a key requirement for sustainable development. This research aimed to explore the challenges of state intervention in the land management system in Iran. In particular urban land is one of the most important issues in managing the city of Tehran, which has caused many challenges. The research seeks to investigate the inefficiencies of state intervention in urban land management. Also it seeks to formulate and develop a pattern for state intervention through a mixed research. In this research, data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and etc. Also sample size was 350. The results show that optimal urban land management requires an integrated land management approach consisting of a transparent vision and interactive approach among urban landlords. In addition the state intervention in the four areas of land management (ownership, use, taxation, and development) should be consistent across the land.