city planning: Meaning and Definition of

cit'y plan'ning

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. the activity or profession of determining the future physical arrangement and condition of a community, involving an appraisal of the present condition, a forecast of future requirements, a plan for the fulfillment of these requirements, and proposals for constructional, legal, and financial programs to implement the plan. Also called
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