urban planning — the design and organization of urban space and activities to create sustainable, functional, and livable cities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the design and organization of urban space and activities to create sustainable, functional, and livable cities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrbən ˈplænɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The mayor hired a team of experts because his previous urban planning looked like a toddler's Lego project.
- Smart urban planning can reduce traffic congestion and improve quality of life.
- The city's urban planning committee meets every month to discuss new development projects.
urban planning
NOUN[/ˈɜːrbən ˈplænɪŋ/]
the design and organization of urban space and activities to create sustainable, functional, and livable cities
the design and organization of urban space and activities to create sustainable, functional, and livable cities
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Urban derives from Latin urbanus, meaning 'of or pertaining to a city'. Planning developed from French plan, originally denoting a ground plan or diagram. The compound term urban planning emerged in the 19th century as industrialization intensified the need for systematic city design and management.
Breakdown
urban (from Latin urbanus, 'of the city') + planning (from French plan, 'a drawn scheme' + -ing, denoting the act or process of).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor hired a team of experts because his previous urban planning looked like a toddler's Lego project.”
“Smart urban planning can reduce traffic congestion and improve quality of life.”
“The city's urban planning committee meets every month to discuss new development projects.”
“Without proper urban planning, the city grew like a wild jungle where buildings fought for space.”
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