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Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Support for Construction in the Historic Fabric of Arak Metropolis
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Arak Metropolis Municipality, with the aim of supporting construction in the historic fabric, Arak Metropolis Municipality announced discounts on building permit fees in this area. In order to facilitate the process and support construction in the historic fabric, based on Note 5 of Article 4-3 of the 1404 fee schedule booklet, the fee for issuing a residential (permitted) permit in the grid area of the historic fabric is subject to an 80 percent discount and is calculated with a coefficient of 20 percent. Also, the discounts considered in the current year's fee schedule and service charges in the grid area of the historic fabric, based on Article 15-8 of the booklet, the fee schedule for the value-added tax resulting from the implementation of widening or street development projects in the grid area of the historic fabric is calculated with a coefficient of 20 percent. In support of families with children, based on Clause 2-17-6 of the Family and Youth Population Support Law approved on 24/7/1400, the permit cost and building fees will be discounted by 10 percent for families with at least three children under 20 years old for 200 square meters. These discounts are applied with the aim of encouraging the restoration and renovation of the historic fabric and helping the sustainable development of this sector.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Completion of the roofing of 25 main domes of the bazaar arcade and continuation of restoration activities in the historic fabric
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, in line with the restoration of the vaults of the bazaar arcade from the entrance of Imam Street, the roof was fully removed and transferred, and the continuation of the restoration operations is underway. With the participation of the Historic Fabric Municipality and the Electricity Department, the executive crews removed the overhead power network poles of Haj Taqi Khan passage and, by sleeving, an underground network was installed. At present, the paving operations of Haj Taqi Khan and Sheikh al-Islam passages are also underway. Also, the repair of the asphalt trench along the excavation route of the green space from the beginning of Qaem-Maqam Street to Adabjoo intersection was carried out, and following the residents' request, the implementation of the subbase and patching at the beginning of Saadi Alley was completed.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Appreciation for the Historic Fabric Municipality of Arak on the Path to Reviving the Traditional Bazaar
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Municipality of the Metropolis of Arak, during the visit of Dr. Mohsen Najafi-Khah, Deputy of the Planning and Budget Organization of the country, to Markazi Province, the cultural and artistic services of the Municipality of the Metropolis of Arak, especially the head and deputy of the Historic Fabric Municipality, were appreciated. This appreciation was made in recognition of the valuable efforts of Arak’s urban management in enhancing cultural and artistic activities and its lasting actions in the reconstruction, restoration, and revival of the city’s historic bazaar; a bazaar that is known as Arak’s identity card. The Deputy of the Planning and Budget Organization of the country, while expressing satisfaction with the progress of cultural projects in Arak, considered the role of urban management in preserving historical values and promoting urban culture to be highly influential and emphasized the need for the continuation of these efforts. The Municipality of Arak has described the revitalization of worn-out fabrics and the revival of historic centers as one of the main priorities of its programs in order to improve citizens’ quality of life and introduce the city’s cultural capacities to the country and the world.
Social
17/06/2026
Historic District Mayor Meets with Students on the Occasion of School Reopening
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, coinciding with the reopening of schools and the start of the month of Mehr and kindness, the director of the historic district of the Arak Municipality visited Al-Mahdi (AS) First-Grade Secondary School located on Hesar Street. In this program, Mansouri-Zadeh, while congratulating students, teachers, and intellectuals on the start of the academic year, emphasized improving the school environment and beautifying the grounds, and future cooperation by the municipality in the field of urban services was reviewed.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Completion of the paving works for the passages of Molla Qasem and Haj Taghi Khan in the historic bazaar of Arak
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, the paving works for the Molla Qasem (Third) passage toward Hisar Street and the Haj Taghi Khan bazaar, over an area of more than 1,000 square meters, were leveled and paved after removing the overhead network and power poles. In continuation of the restoration and preservation projects of the historic bazaar, given the erosion of some domed vaults in the bazaar corridor and the increased risk they pose in public passages, the demolition and renovation of the domes has been completed. Also, lightening the structure, removing worn layers of mud plaster, brick paving, and the third stage of roof construction, including Goljabeh, are underway. The construction of the vault and roof of the corridor of the Sandouq-Sazha caravanserai in the historic bazaar is also in progress, and the facade work of the public restroom of the seminary has been completed. In addition, repairs to the pavement and bridge of Eiman 9 alley located on Mohseni Street, and restoration of the sidewalk paving at the intersection of Qaem-Maqam and Adabjou streets, have also been fully completed.
Social
17/06/2026
The echo of the "Arak Bell" at Majd Zarrin-Ghalam Girls' High School (Farhang); honoring the city's culture and identity
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Arak Metropolitan Municipality, coinciding with the arrival of Arak Day, the symbolic Arak Bell ceremony was held at Majd Zarrin-Ghalam Girls' High School (Farhang) with the حضور of Mansouri Zadeh, the manager of the Historic Fabric District of Arak Metropolitan Municipality. In this ceremony, the students, while becoming familiar with Arak's historical role in the country's industrial and cultural development, discussed the importance of reviving urban identity and preserving the glories of the past.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Dredging canals and cleaning the historic fabric of Arak ahead of the rainy season
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, dredging and cleaning operations for the canals and surface channels in the area have begun. This measure, given the approaching rainy season and in order to prevent flooding, street waterlogging, and wastewater accumulation, is being carried out according to a pre-determined plan and includes cleaning and clearing covered and open cross channels, gutters, and manholes. Due to the large volume of waste in densely populated and commercial areas, cleaning of streets and water channels is carried out continuously so that no obstacle is created in directing runoff water. The report also emphasizes the need for citizen cooperation, and respected shopkeepers in the bazaar and nearby areas have been asked to refrain from dumping waste, garbage, and construction debris into the canals and to cooperate with the municipality in keeping the urban environment clean. A participatory project to clean the roof of the historic bazaar and remove blockages from gutters has also begun to prevent possible damage caused by the blockage of rainwater pathways. In conclusion, citizens have been asked to report any accumulation of waste or blockage of canals by calling the 137 system so that the municipal emergency services team can take action in the shortest possible time.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Continuation of the implementation of the organization and obstruction removal plan in Arak's historic bazaar
According to the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, the implementation of the organization and obstruction removal plan in Arak's historic bazaar continues. Removing obstructions caused by commercial units is of particular importance for ensuring the safety, order, and welfare of citizens. For this reason, since October of this year, in cooperation with the Urban Violations Prevention Department, mobile patrol teams have issued warnings and collected the belongings of those obstructing passage, including street vendors, shopkeepers, and mobile carts. As part of this plan, with the aim of creating an orderly, safe, and attractive environment in the historic bazaar, several commercial units in the bazaar corridor area have also been sealed due to noncompliance with urban regulations and laws. The cooperation of shopkeepers and citizens in preventing motorcycles from entering and observing traffic principles is very effective in preserving the bazaar's historic identity and tranquility. The Arak Metropolitan Municipality asked citizens to report any disorder or obstruction of passage by calling the municipality's 137 hotline so that it can be followed up as soon as possible.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Progress of urban development projects in Arak's historic fabric
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Arak Metropolitan Municipality, in continuation of the implementation of urban development projects in Arak's historic fabric, in recent days the construction and installation of roof gutters for the historic bazaar has continued in order to prevent waterlogging and avoid damage to this valuable complex. Also, asphalt patching operations have been carried out in Saadi Alley, Hisar Street, and East Molavi Street, and the improvement of the curbstones on East Molavi Street opposite Akhound Mosque has reached the implementation stage. Other recent measures include leveling and asphalting the route, as well as repairing the cross drain at the beginning of Mohseni Street. These activities have been carried out in response to citizens' requests and to improve the condition of the streets.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Completion of urban infrastructure and safety projects in various urban areas
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, in line with improving infrastructure conditions and enhancing safety, patching operations for potholes in the district were carried out with cold asphalt, and the roof of the bazaar passage was also repaired and restored on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the public restroom area of Sepahdari School was organized through leveling, grading, and concrete pouring, and a gas connection was installed in this complex for the use of hot water. Furthermore, to create order, safety, and proper use of public passages, the hazard posed by the wall of an old property located in Saadi Alley was completely removed and completed. These measures are a set of infrastructure and safety activities carried out with the aim of improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of urban services in the area.
Urban Planning
17/06/2026
Implementation of urban development and safety measures in the historic fabric of Arak
According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, following citizens’ requests, a series of development and corrective measures were carried out in recent days in the historic fabric area of Arak. These measures included the repair and restoration of 120 meters of paving on Imam Khomeini Street (RA) opposite the historic bazaar, the installation of 80 meters of curbstones, the repair of the stone pavement on Mohseni Street sidewalk, the repair of the metal hatch in Arg Square, and asphalt patching in the amount of 30 tons. Also, in order to improve the safety of streets and enhance the urban landscape, worn-out and unused public telephone booths were removed from the area. In addition, to prevent possible incidents, the necessary warnings were issued for properties located within the historic fabric area that may pose a danger to pedestrians or buildings that are at risk of collapse. These measures were carried out to improve infrastructure quality, increase safety, and enhance the urban appearance in Arak’s historic fabric, and are considered an effective step in responding to citizens’ demands.
Urbanism
13/07/2026
Commemoration of World Urbanism Day, emphasizing the role of smart and innovative planning in building a sustainable city
On the occasion of the 22nd World Urbanism Day, Hossein Zandieh Vakili, Deputy for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Municipality of Arak Metropolis, congratulated all experts, planners, managers, and urbanism enthusiasts on this day and appreciated their continuous efforts toward improving urban quality of life.