land-use planning

well-planned, civic-minded development

Land-use planning is the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly disposition of land, resources, facilities, and services with a view to securing the physical, economic, and social efficiency, health, and well-being of urban and rural communities.​

The purpose of land-use planning is founded upon the welfare of people and the community they are a part of. It is intended to provide a means of creating convenient, equitable, healthy, efficient, and attractive environments for present and future generations.