In Mazandaran, Construction Begins on the 10,000 Unit Gohar Baran Housing Town

Construction has begun on a 10,000 unit residential town called Gohar Baran in Mazandaran province, Khabar Online reported. Hojjatoleslam Majid Ansari, the president's deputy for legal affairs, said at the groundbreaking ceremony that housing supply is one of the government's top priorities and is emphasized in the country's Seventh Development Plan. He said that given limited government resources, the project was designed to draw on asset monetization and private sector investment. Ansari also pointed to the high value of land in Mazandaran and stressed the need to use it efficiently to secure housing for future generations. The ceremony was held on August 25, 2026 (3 Shahrivar 1405).