noun
urban development; city improvement
Refers to planned improvement of urban infrastructure, facilities, and environment. Often used in policy, planning, and administrative contexts.
See also: 都市開発
市は新しい都市整備計画を発表した。
The city announced a new urban development plan.
都市整備によって交通渋滞が緩和された。
Traffic congestion was eased by urban improvement.
都市開発 often emphasizes new construction or large-scale development, while 都市整備 focuses on systematic improvement and maintenance of existing urban areas.
Compound of 都市 (city) and 整備 (maintenance, improvement).