city planning

noun

: the drawing up of an organized arrangement (as of streets, parks, and business and residential areas) of a city
city planner noun

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However, the signal is not currently identified as a priority in the city’s five-year capital improvement program, which is reviewed annually, according to Antonio Ablog, a city planning manager. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Members of Kansas City’s dangerous buildings team and city planning department were called to the scene. — Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Detroit is still writing its rules, with city planning staff saying its current zoning ordinance does not specifically address data centers, even though at least six are already operating. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 In addition to easing federal regulations, the bill also encourages states and cities to reform their land-use rules, which would mark a significant change in the federalist system with respect to city planning. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for city planning

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city planning was in 1900

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“City planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20planning. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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