City Planning

Definition

City planning refers to the process of designing and organizing urban areas in order to optimize their functionality and livability. It involves making decisions about land use zoning, transportation networks, public spaces allocation and infrastructure development.

Related terms

Urbanization: The process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities instead of rural areas.

Zoning: Dividing land into different zones or districts to regulate and control the use of that land.

Sustainable Development: Planning and designing cities with a focus on meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.