Urban planning is the process of designing and managing the physical form of cities and towns. It encompasses aspects such as land use, transportation, environment, public health, economic development, and housing. Urban planners work with government officials, private developers, and community groups to create plans that will make cities more efficient and livable.
Some of the emerging trends in urban planning include the use of big data and analytics to improve decision making, the use of drones and other new technologies for data collection, and the use of gamification to engage citizens in the planning process.