town planning

noun

1. city planning.

town planning

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• town planner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of town planning¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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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