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urban planning
UK/ˈɜː.bən ˈplæn.ɪŋ/US/ˈɜr.bən ˈplæn.ɪŋ/UR·ban PLAN·ning
the process of designing and organizing land use, transport, and infrastructure in cities
Examples
“Effective urban planning can reduce traffic and make cities more livable.”
“Urban planning policies should consider both housing and green space.”
“She studied urban planning at university and now works for the council.”
Band 8 sentence
“In my opinion, strong urban planning that prioritises public transport and green space is key to sustainable cities.”
Collocations
- urban planning policy
- urban planning department
- urban planning process
Word family
Common mistakes
I work in the urban planning.→I work in urban planning.
He is an urban plannering expert.→He is an urban planning expert.
Say it for a higher band
5city planning→6town planning→7+urban planning
Synonyms
city planning
Easily confused
city planning
“City planning needs to include affordable housing and public transport options.”
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