ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Regional planning organization

Do you know how sometimes a lot of people live in one place, like in a big city or a town? And sometimes, those people need things like roads, schools, hospitals, and parks to help them live comfortably and do all the things they need to do?

Well, sometimes these places are so big, or there are lots of little places close together, that it's hard for just one group to decide what should be built where, or how to make sure everyone has what they need. That's where a regional planning organization comes in!

A regional planning organization is a group of people who help decide and plan for things like roads, buildings, and public spaces in a certain region or area. They take into account what the people who live there need and want, as well as what's best for everyone in the long term.

It's kind of like when you make a plan with your friends for a game or a party. Everyone talks about what they want to do and where they want to do it, and then you all try to find a solution that makes everyone happy. A regional planning organization does this on a bigger scale, working with lots of people and making important decisions that can change things for years to come.