town plan1
/taʊn ˈplan/noun
A plan of a town; specifically a ground plan showing the positions of the streets and buildings in the proposed development of a town.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Aurora & Franklin (Philadelphia) Gazette. From town + plan.
town-plan2
/ˈtaʊnplan/verb
1 [no object] To plan and control the construction, growth, and development of a town or other urban area; to engage in town planning. Now rare.
2 [with object] To plan or develop (an area) in accordance with the principles of town planning.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Westminster Gazette. From town + plan, after town planning.
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