Comprehensive planning

Hi there! Comprehensive planning is a big word that means you make a plan for everything that might happen. Imagine you were going on a big trip to the zoo. Before you go, you make a plan to figure out what animals you want to see, what time you need to leave, and what snacks you want to bring. But what if it rains on the day of your trip? Well, with comprehensive planning, you would have already thought about that and packed an umbrella just in case!

Now let's think about comprehensive planning for a bigger place, like a city. Cities are like big zoos with lots of people living and working there. City planners use comprehensive planning to make sure everything runs smoothly and people can live happy and healthy lives. They think about things like where to build new houses, how to make sure people can get around easily, and how to make sure there are enough schools and parks for everyone to use.

Just like with the zoo trip, city planners also think about what might happen in the future. For example, they might think about what will happen to the city as it grows and more people move in. They might also think about what will happen if a big snowstorm hits or if there is an emergency like a flood or earthquake. With comprehensive planning, they make sure they are ready for anything that might happen!