urban-planning
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urban-planning
Relating to urban planning; concerning the planning and design of cities.
Der Entwurf für das neue Viertel wurde aus städtebaulicher Sicht sehr gelobt.
The design for the new district was highly praised from an urban-planning perspective.
The word is the adjective derived from the noun 'der Städtebau' (urban planning). It is made up of 'Städte' (cities), 'Bau' (building/construction), and the adjective ending '-lich' (-ly/-al). So it describes everything that has to do with building and planning cities.
Die städtebauliche Entwicklung des neuen Quartiers wird Jahre dauern.
The urban-planning development of the new district will take years.
This adjective is often used in formal and specialist contexts. Typical nouns are 'Planung' (planning), 'Entwicklung' (development), 'Maßnahme' (measure), or 'Konzept' (concept).
Für das Projekt müssen städtebauliche Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.
Urban-planning measures must be taken for the project.
A very common fixed phrase is 'aus städtebaulicher Sicht' (from an urban-planning perspective). It is used to give an evaluation from the perspective of urban planning.
Aus städtebaulicher Sicht ist der neue Wolkenkratzer eine Katastrophe.
From an urban-planning perspective, the new skyscraper is a disaster.
urban
'urban' and 'städtebaulich' both have to do with cities. 'urban' more often describes the life, style, or atmosphere of a city, especially a larger city. It often suggests a city feel: short distances, many people, culture, traffic, and modern neighborhoods. 'städtebaulich' is more specific and more technical. It is about the planning and design of streets, squares, buildings, or entire city districts. Learners may confuse the words because both describe city-related topics. If you are talking about a way of life or overall feel, 'urban' fits better. If you are talking about the planning and construction of a city, 'städtebaulich' is more precise.
Im Kurs sprechen wir über städtebauliche Ideen für ein neues Wohnviertel.
In the course, we talk about urban-planning ideas for a new residential district.
Wir mögen das urbane Leben mit Cafés, Bahnstationen und vielen Veranstaltungen.
We like urban life with cafés, train stations, and lots of events.