Urban development
The process of improving and expanding urban areas through the construction of land and infrastructure for residential, commercial, industrial, transport, institutional, flood control, and recreational uses. It contrasts with agricultural or rural activities and involves coordinated physical, social, and economic planning to support sustainable growth, enhance livability, and meet the needs of growing populations.
Reviewer | Date | About the Reviewer |
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Nikoleta Krousouloudi | 01/11/2025 | Researcher, Future Needs; Environmental & Transportation Engineer |
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Source: GSDRC, UK
Urban development is the social, cultural, economic and physical development of cities, and the underlying causes of these processes.