Urban Planning
/ˈɜrbən ˈplænɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of designing and regulating the use of land, resources, and infrastructure in urban areas to ensure orderly development and compliance with zoning and environmental laws.
The city council approved the urban planning proposal to redevelop the downtown district.
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Commentary
Urban planning typically involves compliance with statutory regulations and local government ordinances governing development and land use.
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