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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The Price Chopper on Noland Road will close once its lease ends in 2028, city planning documents state.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to infrastructure, city planning, schooling and other practical concerns, Sacramento County’s plan would also step on a decades-old agreement struck between Sacramento, Sutter County and the Natomas Basin Conservancy.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The letter from city planning staff confirmed that a Target would be an allowable use.
—Rose Evans
september 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025
Seal holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in city planning.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to infrastructure, city planning, schooling and other practical concerns, Sacramento County’s plan would also step on a decades-old agreement struck between Sacramento, Sutter County and the Natomas Basin Conservancy.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The letter from city planning staff confirmed that a Target would be an allowable use.
—Rose Evans
september 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025
Seal holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in city planning.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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“City planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20planning. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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