Investigation of relationship between rapid horizontal growth of Yazd and population movements

The city of Yazd faced with rapid horizontal growth during 1350s. Of course, growth in size and body of the city is not a problem by itself. However, [considering it with time or in other words] "rapid horizontal growth of the city" in comparing to the economical, social, cultural and political growth of city makes it a problem. This problem should be prevented of improved and of course it can be done by knowing creating factors and it's after effects. According to the research, on one hand, rural-urban emigration for finding a job is one of the major and effective factors in making this phenomenon in the city. On the other hand, rapid horizontal growth of Yazd causes center-suburb movement in the city which is one of its effect and result. Therefore, on one hand regional planning should be considered significantly for balancing the population also should be done all over the city for preventing immigration to Yazd. One the other hand, preparing a comprehensive program of city old texture is necessary for returning suitable condition of life to this texture. This research was done by descriptive-analytical and surveying methods by using techniques of library and studies and of course by filling out some questionnaires.