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urban planning

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[ur-buhn plan-ing] / ˈɜr bən ˈplæn ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the study and process of planning and designing the infrastructure, layout, and buildings of cities and towns.


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The judgment challenges decades of Indian urban planning, where progress has often been measured in kilometres of expressways, flyovers and elevated corridors.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

“The evidence is telling us this program is lacking its reason to exist,” said Kirk McClure, an emeritus professor of urban planning at the University of Kansas and a leading critic of the tax credit.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

The urban planning and consulting company surveyed 35,000 city residents on how they ranked their city for a variety of statements.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2026

A French landscape and urban planning agency is also part of the winning team, which was selected by a jury from among five shortlisted candidates.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

Bridge repair and urban planning could be handled by the Thunderhead, but taking a life was an act of conscience and consciousness.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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