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urban planning

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Urban planning is the multidisciplinary field concerned with the systematic design, regulation, and management of the physical environment and development of urban areas. Its primary goal is to create functional, sustainable, and equitable environments that enhance the quality of life for communities and inhabitants. This field investigates the complex interplay of physical, social, economic, environmental, and historical forces that shape urban form and function. Characterized by its strategic and integrated approach, it utilizes tools such as land use planning, zoning, and infrastructure development to guide growth and address challenges like transportation, housing, environmental preservation, and social equity. Significance lies in its capacity to shape the built environment, manage urban change, foster resilient communities, and promote sustainable and equitable development for future generations.

Top Authors

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FW

University College London

MB

University College London

DH

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

XL

Sun Yat-sen University

RC

University of California, Berkeley

Top Institutions

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University College London

London, United Kingdom

University of Hong Kong

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Arizona State University

Tempe, United States