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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUrban Planning
/ˈɜːr.bən ˈplæn.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The technical and political process concerned with the use of land and design of the urban environment, including transportation networks, to guide and ensure the orderly development of settlements and communities.
"Effective urban-planning can significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve the quality of life for residents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'urban' derives from the Latin 'urbanus', meaning 'of a city', while 'planning' comes from the Old French 'plan', meaning 'a scheme or design'. The concept evolved significantly during the 19th century as cities expanded rapidly due to industrialization, leading to the need for organized development.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Urban Planning" is said worldwide
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urbanisme
Transliteration: urbanisme
"L'urbanisme moderne met l'accent sur les espaces verts."
Stadtplanung
Transliteration: Stadtplanung
"Gute Stadtplanung ist für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung unerlässlich."
urbanistica
Transliteration: urbanistica
"L'urbanistica deve affrontare le sfide del cambiamento climatico."
urbanismo
Transliteration: urbanismo
"El urbanismo sostenible busca ciudades más habitables."
planeamento urbano
Transliteration: planeamento urbano
"O planeamento urbano é fundamental para o crescimento das cidades."
शहरी नियोजन
Transliteration: shahari niyojan
"बेहतर शहरी नियोजन से यातायात की समस्या कम हो सकती है।"
城市规划
Transliteration: chéngshì guīhuà
"科学的城市规划对缓解交通拥堵至关重要。"
도시 계획
Transliteration: dosi gyehoek
"효과적인 도시 계획은 시민들의 삶의 질을 향상시킨다."
都市計画
Transliteration: toshi keikaku
"持続可能な都市計画には住民の参加が必要です。"
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