Residential Density Indicators: Trends in Tehran Metropolis between 1996~2011

This research reviews the trends of indicators for residential density for Tehran metropolitan area between 1996~2011. These indicators include gross residential density, net residential density, floor to area ratio, per capita residential area, and mean housing area. These indicators are then compared for 22 different districts of the city as measures of urban equity. It is demonstrated that all density indicators have increased in the study period, while population distribution and densities have become uniform across the city. Nevertheless, per capita residential area and mean housing area show drastic differences between diverse urban districts. This is indicative of a growing housing inequity throughout the city.