From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcity planningˌcity ˈplanning noun [uncountable] American English PGOSSthe study of the way cities work, so that roads, houses, services etc can be provided effectively SYN town planning British English
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city planning• Draft laws on the protection of military installations and on city planning were also discussed.• It has also been endorsed by the city planning authority in the context of the Oxford Local Plan Review 1991-2001. 