town planning

American

noun

city planning.

town planning British

noun

US term: city planning. the comprehensive planning of the physical and social development of a town, including the construction of facilities

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Other Word Forms

town planner noun

Etymology

Origin of town planning

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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With examples from around the world, the documentary will show how the philosophy of harmony can be applied to agriculture, traditional craft skills, architecture and town planning.

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Sewage maintenance is poor in many areas of Kinshasa, and there is little evidence of town planning.

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It was a triumph for him, but also for a unique bit of town planning.

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The economy and fair work committee said town planning should be strengthened to prevent unfair competition from new developments.

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Liverpool City Council's Deputy Mayor Jane Corbett, who represents the area on the authority, said her predecessors "didn't get everything right" when it came to town planning.

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