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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Advertisement The project so far has failed to pass muster with city planning leaders, who say Pustilnikov hasn’t provided all the details about the project that the city requires to consider approval.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Debra Stark, incumbent: My entire career has been one of public service in the field of city planning.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
City of New Berlin wants to fine tune its land-use plan
Ahead of the Oct. 7 Plan Commission meeting, city planning staff asked commissioners to focus on several points rather than the details of Wimmer's plan.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
Navigating interactions with lenders, contractors and city planning officials has refined my skills in negotiation and problem-solving, enabling me to effectively address and resolve challenges that may arise within the school district and superintendent.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Debra Stark, incumbent: My entire career has been one of public service in the field of city planning.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
City of New Berlin wants to fine tune its land-use plan
Ahead of the Oct. 7 Plan Commission meeting, city planning staff asked commissioners to focus on several points rather than the details of Wimmer's plan.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
Navigating interactions with lenders, contractors and city planning officials has refined my skills in negotiation and problem-solving, enabling me to effectively address and resolve challenges that may arise within the school district and superintendent.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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“City planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20planning. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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