City Planning Vocabulary

noun a professional administrator who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a city government

• The city manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the local government.
• Have you heard about the new city manager? I heard she's really shaking things up.
• The city manager is like the boss of the city, making sure everything runs smoothly.
• As the city manager of my own life, I have to make tough decisions and manage my responsibilities effectively.

noun a wide road for fast-moving traffic, typically in a rural area

• The freeway was congested with rush hour traffic.
• Let's take the freeway to get to the mall faster.
• I saw a crazy driver speeding on the freeway yesterday.
• His mind was like a freeway, full of thoughts racing in different directions.

noun a prominent or well-known feature of a landscape

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• The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
• Hey, let's meet at that big landmark near the park.
• That landmark is lit, we should take some pics there.
• The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the field of medicine.

noun a large and densely populated urban area

adjective relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

• The metropolis of New York City is known for its bustling streets and towering skyscrapers.
• I love visiting the metropolis because there's always something exciting happening.
• The metropolis is lit, there's never a dull moment!
• In the metropolis of her mind, ideas and creativity flowed freely.

noun a route or system of streetcars

• The new streetcar line will greatly improve public transportation in the city.
• I heard they're extending the streetcar line to reach more neighborhoods.
• The streetcar line is the bomb for getting around town.
• The streetcar line is like a lifeline connecting different parts of the city.

noun a large city or urban area that has a high population density and extensive public transportation systems

adjective describing a city that is large, urban, and has a high population density

• The metro city is known for its efficient public transportation system.
• I love visiting the metro city for all the shopping and dining options.
• The metro city is where all the cool kids hang out.
• Living in a metro city can feel like being at the center of the universe.

noun a very large city, typically one with a population over ten million people

• Tokyo is considered a megacity due to its large population and extensive urban area.
• I love visiting megacities like New York City because there's always so much to do.
• Living in a megacity can be both exciting and overwhelming at times.
• Her mind was a megacity of thoughts, bustling and crowded with ideas.

noun the appearance or visual aspects of a street or streets

• The city's streetscape is a carefully planned combination of architecture and landscaping.
• I love walking around the streetscape of downtown, there are so many cool shops and cafes.
• The streetscape in this neighborhood is totally lit, with street art everywhere.
• The streetscape of her mind was a jumble of memories and emotions.

noun furniture - large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working

adjective urban - relating to or characteristic of a city or town

• The city council is planning to install new urban furniture in the downtown area.
• I love hanging out on the urban furniture in the park with my friends.
• Let's chill on that cool urban furniture near the skate park.
• The skyscrapers in the city can be seen as urban furniture that shapes the skyline.

noun A place where undocumented immigrants are protected from deportation and can access local government services without fear of being reported to immigration authorities.

• The city declared itself a sanctuary city, offering protection to undocumented immigrants.
• I heard our city might become a sanctuary city for immigrants.
• That city is all about being a sanctuary city, man.
• To her, the library was a sanctuary city where she could escape reality.

noun a type of train that is smaller and lighter than traditional trains

• The city council approved the construction of a new light rail system to improve public transportation.
• I prefer taking the light rail downtown instead of dealing with traffic.
• Let's hop on the light rail to get to the concert faster.
• The new policy acted as a light rail for economic growth in the region.