r/urbanplanning

62K archived posts · Mar 2008 – Sep 2026

Urban planning: The built environment

r/urbanplanning

Urban planning aims to improve the built, natural, social, cultural, and economic aspects of cities and towns. This sub encourages thoughtful discussion of related topics, like transportation, land use, and community development here among enthusiasts and professionals. Low effort posts are not allowed and will be strictly moderated.

Created Mar 30, 2008

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Welcome to the urban planning subreddit! Urban planning aims to improve the built, natural, social and economic aspects of towns and cities.

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