One of the most important problems in urban planning today is addressing the needs of an increasingly diverse population. With urban populations continuing to grow, cities must ensure that they are creating equitable and inclusive spaces that meet the needs of all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, income, and other factors. This includes providing access to quality housing, transportation, education, and other resources. Additionally, cities must address the challenges posed by climate change, such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, and air pollution.

I think it would be financial mismanagement and corruption. Money is not being used for the sole purpose of development but rather for other propagandas. Quality gets compromised. The people then suffer due to poor and inadequate infrastructure.

Dear Sachin Suknunan I agree with your observation.

Africa in particular is crippled by financial mismanagement and corruption. This hinders any urban or rural planning initiatives as they cannot be realized due to financial constraints which could have been avoided if financial resources were put to their intended use.

Peter Donkor diverse populations truly have diverse needs, meeting these is a huge challenge as we all do not want the same thing.

That is why public participation on the highest ladder of participation when possible is crucial in urban planning, to ensure that the plans formulated speak towards an optimal compromise of a diverse set of people.

Transportation infrastructure development is a big challenge in our modern cities. This include road and railway system. The problem is worrisome in our urban planning especially in most African countries. Total distance traveled to get to your destination within the urban cities has becoming increasingly, although there is population influx into the metropolis as a result of immigrate rate increment. However, transportation planning for future uses is poor which led to gridlocks everywhere within the cities, and is effecting almost all sectors of the economy. I suggest Government should invest more in transportation infrastructure development, it is the foundation of urban planning because other infrastructure developments

such housing, energy, economic, rest on it for sustainable development.

The acquisition of resources to build appropriate infrastructure.

To prepare for climate change. Climate adaption measures should be taken at once. Planting trees so that they can provide shade and cooling moisture when they are bigger, storm water management and the sponge city, to keep water in the surroundings as long as possible. to prevent high water and keep the water for times of draught. Also it is important to have ebough open green spaces because the also help to cool the air, especially at night.

In my opinion it is the problem of the rich-poor divide in the cities. The widening gap between rich and poor leads to instability in security in urban areas. poor people's access to social security is poorer, and the problem of poverty and crime increases.

Every country has different problems. In Poland, the biggest problem is defective law and ineffective planning instruments. The biggest problem is the inconsistency of the "planning study" for the area of the entire commune with the decisions on development conditions, on the basis of which building permits are issued for 50% of residential buildings. This inconsistency results in incomplete land use data being made available. In addition, linear investments are implemented on the basis of even more privileged location decisions (special) and not on the basis of plans. As a result, there are no tools to effectively protect the space that should definitely be protected (as it results from separate provisions). Current European and global trends indicate the need for transparency in spatial policy and democratic decision-making on the future use of land. The Spatial Information Infrastructure established in 2007 was supposed to support this. Each country is to find such technological solutions to provide complete information on the environment. In order to make it possible in Poland, a reform of spatial planning is needed, as a result of which at least one plan of the operational type for the area of the entire commune is to be created. Ideally, it would be a zonal plan of the existing and planned spatial development applicable to the authorities drawing up the plans and issuing decisions. Cadastral data sets (Land and Building Register) may be a set combining Existing Land Use and Planned Land Use. These issues require further discussion.

would like to list out problems in urban planning in the Sri Lankan context for the areas (cities) I am familiar with, (focused on Colombo, Kandy and Matara)

Traffic congestion: In Colombo and especially Kandy, heavy traffic congestion can lead to long commute times, air pollution, and accidents.

Poor public transportation: Many cities in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo and specially Kandy do not have a comprehensive public transportation system, making it difficult for residents to get around and access essential services.

Lack of affordable housing: The high cost of housing in urban areas such as Colombo, Kandy, Gampaha and Matara can make it difficult for low-income residents to afford to live in the city.

Environmental degradation: Rapid urbanization in cities such as Colombo and Kandy can lead to air pollution, water pollution, and the loss of green space.

Displacement of traditional communities: Urbanization in Sri Lanka can lead to the displacement of traditional communities, such as the fishing communities in Negombo and the traditional craft villages in the Hill Country.

Inadequate infrastructure: Many cities in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, Kandy, and specially Matara, lack sufficient infrastructure to support their growing populations, including roads, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities.

Lack of green space: Urban areas in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, and Gampaha may have limited green space, which can negatively impact the mental and physical health of residents.

Poorly designed public spaces: Public spaces built recently in Sri Lankan cities, such as parks and plazas, may not be designed in a way that maximizes their use and benefits to the community.

Limited economic opportunities: Urban areas in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, especially Kandy and Matara may not provide sufficient economic opportunities for residents, leading to unemployment and poverty.

Inefficient land use: Poor land use planning in Colombo, Kandy and Matara Sri Lanka can result in the inefficient use of land, leading to sprawl and the inefficient use of resources.

Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities: Many urban areas in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, especially Kandy and Matara do not have accessibility features such as ramps, road markings, crossing assistance, and elevators, which can make it difficult for people with disabilities to access public spaces and services.

Poor waste management: Inadequate waste management in urban areas in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, Kandy, and Ambilipitiya can lead to environmental pollution and public health issues.

Limited access to quality education: Some urban areas in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, Kandy and Matara lack access to quality education opportunities for students after Advance-Level (lack of affordable and quality graduate and postgraduate opportunities), which can impact the long-term prospects of the community and country.

Social inequality: Urbanization in Sri Lanka can often lead to social inequality, as certain groups of elites may have better access to resources and opportunities than others.

Security concerns: Urban areas in Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, Matara, and Galle may have higher crime rates or may not feel safe for residents, which can negatively impact the quality of life in the community.

Yes we do have all these problems and much more. The issue as I see is planners are addressing on these problems as it is and give patches as solution to problem arise. Planners need to look in to overall picture or big picture and give a integrated solution.

most important problem as I see is Town Planners inability to understand public involvement in planning and give best solutions to their benefits. we have to give our consideration for our main stakeholders,

Mr.Naholo... your question is definitely touch to the substances of Site Planning and Design in Urban Area. There are twoo important factors to be planned and design correctly, those are 1) Understanding of topographical characteristics of the area, 2) Appropriate planning of Circulation Network for whatever moving.

I think sometimes it may be the ignorance of the citizens them selves as they are not ready to engage them selves in planning process for instance they do not attend village and mitaa meeting so as to give their views on the issues needed to be planned for

I think the problem lies in the low capacity to cooperate with experts and professionals from other areas, urban planning needs the collaboration of sociologists, economists for instance; experts from science but also experts in how a neighbourhood works an people corelate to solve local problems for example.

One of the most substantial problems in urban planning is the presence of gaps in spatial development at the city or regional level, which requires finding a case of balance.

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From my point of view, the main problem is the lack of gender-based public policies, in other words, the implementation of a gender perspective in urban planning.

Planning in a comprehensive way is required, in which the real needs of men and women are recognised; how women, as they have been bearing the task of non-professional care, need more adapted spaces according to their life experience and not left to the normative or standard context.

In realtion of the question, I have found an article about sustainable development in cities:

https://blogs.iadb.org/ciudades-sostenibles/es/ciudades-inclusivas-4-ejemplos-de-productividad-urbana-a-partir-de-la-igualdad-de-genero-2/

There are many important problems in urban planning today. Some of the most pressing issues include:

There are many important problems in urban planning today. Some of the most pressing issues include:

Urban planning faces several critical challenges worldwide. However, one of the most important and pressing problems in urban planning is the issue of urbanization and its associated challenges:

It's important to note that these challenges can vary significantly depending on the region and the specific context of each city. Urban planners, policymakers, and communities must work together to address these issues and create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities for the future.