Translation guide
The process of designing and regulating the use of land, buildings, and public spaces in a town or city.
The professional field or activity of planning towns and cities.
The standard term for urban or city planning, covering zoning, infrastructure, and land use.
He is an expert in town planning.
The town planning in this area is well thought out.
Literally 'town making', a broader, community-focused term often used for participatory planning and revitalization.
Community-based town planning is progressing.
The administrative or legal aspect of planning, such as zoning laws and development permissions.
The act of creating a plan for a new development or settlement.
都市計画 (toshi keikaku) is the formal, technical term for urban planning, often used in legal and professional contexts. まちづくり (machizukuri) is a broader, more community-oriented concept that includes not only physical planning but also social and economic revitalization, often with citizen participation.
Avoid translating 'town planning' literally as 町計画 (machi keikaku). This is not a standard term and sounds unnatural. Use 都市計画 or まちづくり instead.
The town was improved through a land readjustment project.