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regional planning  

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  • Regional planning is a type of land use planning aimed at achieving a balance between issues of economic growth, social well-being, and the environment within a region. It is often linked with a regional authority, be it a formal regional government or a coalition of local governments or other stakeholders. [Source: Encyclopedia of Urban Studies; Regional Planning]

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