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Town Planning is the process of ensuring the unified development of cities, towns and regions by managing development, infrastructure and services.

Alternate Definitions

• The Planning Institute Australia defines planning as "the process of making decisions to guide future action", and notes that town planning is "specifically concerned with shaping cities, towns and regions by managing development, infrastructure and services. "
• Microsoft Encarta defines Town Planning as "the unified development of cities and their environs".

Related Pages

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External Links & References

1. Brisbane City Council Neighbourhood Planning Glossary
2. Maitland City Council Glossary of Planning Terms
3. CABE
4. English Partnerships