Urban planning

Urban planning is a technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, such as transportation, communications, and distribution networks. Urban planning deals with physical layout of human settlements. The primary concern is the public welfare, which includes considerations of efficiency, sanitation, protection and use of the environment, as well as effects on social and economic activities.

Urban planning is considered an interdisciplinary field that includes social, engineering and design sciences. It is closely related to the field of urban design and some urban planners provide designs for streets, parks, buildings and other urban areas.

History

Urban planning originated from the need to manage cities' growth and development, both physically and economically. It has been a tool used for centuries to create, maintain, and manage cities that were clean, efficient, and beneficial to their inhabitants.

Modern urban planning

In the late 20th century, the term sustainable development has come to represent an ideal outcome in the sum of all planning goals. It concerns itself with the potential long-term effects of urban development upon ultimately unrenewable resources.

Urban planning by country

Urban planning in different countries can have different approaches and be subject to different cultural, economic, historical and social factors.

United States

In the United States, urban planning is a multi-disciplinary profession that deals with the physical layout of cities, towns, and communities. It involves many different disciplines including architecture, engineering, geography, and sociology.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, urban planning is a profession that is concerned with the design and management of cities, towns, and villages. It involves many different disciplines including architecture, engineering, geography, and sociology.

See also

• City planning
• Regional planning
• Rural planning
• Environmental planning
• Transport planning
• Urban design

References

Urban planning Resources
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