urban planning

American  

[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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Example Sentences

Alice Darson, an urban planning lawyer from Paris, said the detention centre should not violate planning regulations as it falls under the category of "facilities of collective interest and public service".

From BBC • May 27, 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

At UCLA, Claire Nelischer, a doctoral candidate in the urban planning department, has been researching basic questions about L.A. parks, like who uses them, and what do they need from them?

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He worked for a time in urban planning at Joseph Schlitz Brewing, but grew tired working in an office for a big corporation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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