urban planning
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urban planning
The professional and administrative discipline that deals with the spatial, social, and economic development of cities and municipalities. It regulates the structural and other uses of land in order to ensure orderly and sustainable development.
Die Stadtplanung hat beschlossen, in diesem Viertel mehr Grünflächen und einen neuen Spielplatz anzulegen.
Urban planning has decided to create more green spaces and a new playground in this neighborhood.
The word is made up of 'die Stadt' (the city) and 'die Planung' (planning). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two words. Literally, it therefore means the planning of a city.
Die Stadtplanung ist ein komplexes Feld mit vielen Herausforderungen.
Urban planning is a complex field with many challenges.
'Stadtplanung' (urban planning) is often used with verbs that describe a process or a decision. Typical formulations are 'die Stadtplanung sieht vor' (urban planning provides for / plans), 'ist für die Stadtplanung zuständig' (is responsible for urban planning), or 'die Stadtplanung genehmigt' (urban planning approves).
Die städtische Stadtplanung sieht vor, dass hier ein neuer Park entsteht.
Municipal urban planning provides for a new park to be created here.
Common adjectives used with 'Stadtplanung' (urban planning) describe its type or goal. Examples are 'nachhaltige Stadtplanung' (sustainable urban planning), 'moderne Stadtplanung' (modern urban planning), or 'urbane Stadtplanung' (urban city planning).
Eine nachhaltige Stadtplanung berücksichtigt auch ökologische Aspekte.
Sustainable urban planning also takes ecological aspects into account.
urban development
Stadtentwicklung and Stadtplanung both concern the planned change and shaping of a city. Stadtentwicklung refers to the comprehensive process involving spatial, social, cultural, and economic aspects, while Stadtplanung focuses more on the professional and administrative organization of how space is used. Speak of Stadtentwicklung when referring to the overall strategy, and of Stadtplanung when referring to specific planning tasks.
Die Stadtplanung legt fest, wo Wohnungen, Straßen und Grünanlagen entstehen dürfen.
Urban planning determines where housing, roads, and green spaces may be built.
Die Stadtentwicklung soll neben neuen Wohnungen auch Kultur, Arbeitsplätze und soziale Angebote fördern.
In addition to new housing, urban development is intended to promote culture, jobs, and social services.
