Town Planning and Public Participation
Urban planning can address different issues depending on the situation and relevancy. E.g. Urban renewal of existing cities which stand affected due to declining conditions and environmental hazards. It is also associated with the need to meet the challenges of urban growth. The latest theory manifestation in this regard is the sustainable development which term has become universal, encompassing the full spectrum of planning goals. Today the shifted focus is towards more sophisticated aspirations such as creativity, innovation and liveability. Cities play a great role in the economic progress of a nation as the showpiece for innovation, creativity and knowledge.