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Regional Planning

Regional planning refers to the process of analyzing and designing policies, programs, and plans that focus on the development of a specific geographic area. It is a critical process that involves stakeholders, policymakers, and planners who work together to create a vision for the development of a region in the lon…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 21× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2766-8681 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Regional planning refers to the process of analyzing and designing policies, programs, and plans that focus on the development of a specific geographic area. It is a critical process that involves stakeholders, policymakers, and planners who work together to create a vision for the development of a region in the long term. The goal of regional planning is to create vibrant and sustainable communities that provide a high quality of life for the people living in that area. Regional planning is an interdisciplinary field involving professionals from diverse backgrounds, such as urban planners, architects, economists, environmentalists, sociologists, and geographers. The work of regional planning can be at the local, state, or federal level, and it is typically accomplished through the creation of zoning laws, land-use plans, development regulations, and transportation policies. One of the major challenges in regional planning is balancing economic development, environmental protection, and social equity. Planners must have a deep understanding of the regional context, including the natural resources, population, infrastructure, and political and social forces that shape the region. They must work with public and private stakeholders to identify priorities, set goals, and create a comprehensive plan that reflects the needs and desires of the community. With the rapid pace of urbanization, climate change, and demographic shifts, regional planning is becoming increasingly important. The effects of regional planning are felt in many areas, such as economic development, land use, transportation, housing, and environmental protection. Effective regional planning can enhance the quality of life of a community, creating a sustainable future for generations to come.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 21 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Current Scientific Research (ISSN 2766-8681).

Journal editorial board
Eva Volna · Czech Republic Shailendra Dwivedi · United States Mukhtar Ansari · Saudi Arabia

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