town planning
Americannoun
noun
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US term: city planning. the comprehensive planning of the physical and social development of a town, including the construction of facilities
Other Word Forms
- town planner noun
Etymology
Origin of town planning
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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This was a largely DIY project by a self-taught artist at the scale of new town planning.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2022
The federal government built Greenbelt, Md., for three reasons: to put people to work, to provide affordable housing and to be an experiment in modern town planning.
From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2021
Jen Potter is a chartered planning consultant, and has been working in town planning in Manchester for nearly 12 years.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2021
He has served on the town planning board, and a few years ago was elected town “almoner,” a welfare officer who administers emergency rent and food aid to people in town.
From Slate • May 18, 2020
“Yeah. The whole town planning a parade,” said Nero.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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