city plan

noun

: an organized arrangement or laying out (as of the streets, parks, and business sections) of a city with a view to general convenience, attractiveness of appearance, and the encouragement of healthier living

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of city plan was in 1759

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“City plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20plan. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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