city planning

noun

1. the activity or profession of determining the future physical arrangement and condition of a community, involving an appraisal of the present condition, a forecast of future requirements, a plan for the fulfillment of these requirements, and proposals for constructional, legal, and financial programs to implement the plan.

city planning

noun

1. the US term for town planning

Derived Forms

• city planner, noun

Other Words From

• city planner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of city planning¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The two candidates also disagree on city planning issues.

From Los Angeles Times

The city planning commission is scheduled to vote on the proposal Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

The project so far has failed to pass muster with city planning leaders, who say Pustilnikov hasn’t provided all the details about the project that the city requires to consider approval.

From Los Angeles Times

The city approved these two projects in 2022, but their developers have not applied for permits, according to the city planning department.

From Los Angeles Times

The team are now conducting in-depth interviews with city planning and administration officials in a selection of the cities.

From Science Daily