Urban and Regional Planning

Definition

Urban and regional planning involves creating designs for the use of land within municipalities to meet community needs such as infrastructure, zoning laws, public spaces etc.

Analogy

Consider urban planning as playing SimCity in real life - deciding where houses go, where parks should be built or how transportation systems should be laid out for efficient movement around town.

Related terms

Zoning Laws: These are legal restrictions on land use that determine what types of building may be built on given lots. They're like rules in a board game dictating what moves you can make.

Infrastructure Development: This refers to constructing physical improvements like roads, bridges or schools - similar to adding new features or updates to your smartphone software for better performance.

Sustainable Development: A method aiming for economic growth without depleting natural resources or harming the environment. It's like eating a balanced diet - you want to get all the nutrients you need without overeating or wasting food.