Municipal planning, the process of developing and implementing plans for the organization and development of cities and towns, can also be referred to as urban planning, city planning, town planning, or regional planning. These synonyms denote the same basic concept of creating a vision for the future growth and development of a community and implementing policies and strategies to make that vision a reality. The goal of municipal planning is to ensure that communities are sustainable, livable, and economically viable while balancing environmental, social, and economic factors. Regardless of what term is used, the importance of municipal planning cannot be overstated as it helps to shape the built environment in which we live and work.