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urban planner

American  
[ur-buhn plan-er] / ˈɜr bən ˈplæn ər /

noun

  • urban planners
    plural
  1. a person who engages in urban planning.


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Felino Palafox, a renowned Filipino architect and urban planner, told the BBC that space was a major challenge in building more tennis courts.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

"A lot of the other Pacific islands have got really good football teams and it makes those guys really happy," adds Deiye, who balances work as an urban planner in Nauru alongside his football work.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

A city council member, she is an Indian immigrant and urban planner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

The urban planner Mike Lydon, who coined the term “tactical urbanism” and advises jurisdictions on projects, told me the purpose of such artwork wasn’t necessarily in the final result.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2025

She’s an urban planner who specializes in disaster recovery and a member of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery convened by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2025

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