urban planning — n. the study or profession dealing with the growth and functioning of cities and towns, including environmental concerns, zoning, the infrastructure, etc. urban planner n. * * * Programs pursued as a means of improving the urban environment and… … Universalium
Urban renewal — For other uses, see Urban renewal (disambiguation). Melbourne Docklands urban renewal project, a transformation of a large disused docks into a new residential and commercial precinct for 25,000 people … Wikipedia
List of Statutes of New Zealand (1980-present) — This is a list of New Zealand statutes from 1980 to present.For a list of statutes of New Zealand before 1980 see List of Statutes of New Zealand (1800 1980).1980s 1980 * Crimes (Internationally Protected Persons and Hostages) Act 1998 Amendment… … Wikipedia
Anneessens, Frans (François, Franciscus) — (1660 1719) Born in Brussels on 25 February 1660, Frans Anneessens was a craftsman who, as a slate cutter, belonged to the Saint Nicholas nation, and, as a chair maker, to the Saint Christopher nation, two of the nine nations that together… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Haarlem — City founded in the ninth century. It was granted urban statutes in 1245 by Count William II of Holland. Haarlem was an important commercial center because of its strategic position. During the 17th century, the city prospered, as can still be … Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Middelburg — City, capital of the province of Zeeland. Its first documentation dates from 1103; an abbey was founded here in 1123, and the city was granted urban statutes in 1207. Middelburg, on the island of Walcheren in the delta of the rivers Scheldtand … Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Privileges — This was the name given to the charters in which sov ereigns granted some persons or groups of persons (for example, the citizens of a city) certain liberties, such as exemption from some taxes or the right to create their own law and… … Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Vlissingen (Flushing) — Harbor on the island of Walcheren in the province of Zeeland. Vlissingen was granted urban statutes in 1315 by the Count of Holland, William III the Good (1285–1337). The town became an important fishing port. In the 16th century, its… … Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Zwolle — Town on the River IJssel, capital of the province of Over ijssel. The city was first documented in 1040 and was granted urban statutes by its lord, the bishop of Utrecht. As an important commer cial city, Zwolle became a member of the Hansa… … Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
Speed limits in the United States — are set by each state or territory. Speed limits in the United States vary according to the type of road and land use. These speed limits do not exceed eighty miles per hour. Increments of five miles per hour are used. Additionally, these limits… … Wikipedia
