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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New playground equipment is still in the design phase of city planning, a city spokesman said.
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Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Community, developer conflict Chernock, a longtime District 1 resident, was appointed by City Council member Chad West to serve as city planning commissioner for his district from 2023 to 2025.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Micron makes up its eastern edge, and the company likely would steer city planning for that area.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Uber and its partners are also working with regulators, policymakers and local governments to ensure the service aligns with public safety standards and city planning goals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Community, developer conflict Chernock, a longtime District 1 resident, was appointed by City Council member Chad West to serve as city planning commissioner for his district from 2023 to 2025.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Micron makes up its eastern edge, and the company likely would steer city planning for that area.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Uber and its partners are also working with regulators, policymakers and local governments to ensure the service aligns with public safety standards and city planning goals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“City planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20planning. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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