To promote economic growth and development

To protect the environment and natural resources

To ensure social equity and justice

To regulate land use and development

The division of land into different use categories

The process of granting permits for development projects

The establishment of building codes and regulations

The creation of master plans for urban development

To guide long-term urban development

To regulate specific development projects

To establish zoning regulations

To provide incentives for affordable housing

To assess the environmental impacts of development projects

To determine the need for environmental permits

To enforce environmental regulations

To provide funding for environmental protection

The process of redeveloping blighted or declining urban areas

The creation of new urban settlements

The expansion of urban boundaries

The provision of affordable housing

To ensure that development projects align with community needs

To provide input on land use planning and zoning decisions

To review and approve environmental impact assessments

To monitor the implementation of development projects

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Development that focuses on economic growth and job creation

Development that prioritizes environmental protection and conservation

Development that promotes social equity and inclusion

To guide the development and use of land in urban areas

To regulate the construction of buildings and infrastructure

To protect natural resources and environmentally sensitive areas

To promote affordable housing and mixed-use development

The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas

The concentration of development in central urban areas

The redevelopment of blighted or declining urban areas

The creation of new urban settlements

To ensure the safety and quality of buildings and infrastructure

To regulate the use and occupancy of buildings

To promote energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings

To facilitate the construction of affordable housing

The development of areas with a mix of residential, commercial, and other uses

The creation of separate zones for different land uses

The redevelopment of blighted or declining urban areas

The provision of affordable housing

To provide housing options for low-income and moderate-income households

To promote mixed-use development and urban revitalization

To reduce urban sprawl and promote sustainable development

To preserve historic buildings and neighborhoods

The process of revitalizing and redeveloping declining urban areas

The creation of new urban settlements

The expansion of urban boundaries

The provision of affordable housing

To plan and develop transportation infrastructure and services

To regulate traffic and parking

To promote sustainable transportation modes such as public transit and cycling

To reduce air pollution and traffic congestion

A planning approach that promotes compact, walkable, and mixed-use development

The creation of new urban settlements

The expansion of urban boundaries

The provision of affordable housing