Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this review is to describe how urban planning intervenes in local development.Theoretical framework: Urban planning is the process of designing and managing the physical development of urban areas in accordance with the needs and objectives of cities.Method/design/approach: The methodology adopted was based on the PRISMA statement, 62 studies were chosen respecting the filtering and eligibility criteria; the inquiry of the urban planning variable was carried out in the WEB OF SCIENCE and SCOPUS data platforms, between the period from 2020 to 2023.Results and conclusion: The results obtained determine that urban planning is an important factor in local development, since it optimizes the quality of existence of its citizens, boosts economic development and guarantees environmental sustainability. It was concluded that urban planning is important for the reasonable growth of cities, since it implies the design and management of the physical development of urban areas, in accordance with the needs and objectives of the communities. Research implications: these challenges can hinder the implementation of urban planning policies and may limit the ability of local governments to address the social, economic and environmental challenges faced by cities. It is therefore important to address these challenges in order to improve the capacity of municipalities to implement effective and sustainable urban planning policies. Originality/value: Urban planning optimizes the quality of existence of its citizens, promotes financial development and ensures environmental sustainability. It helps prevent the problem of vehicular traffic, environmental pollution and the misallocation of public services such as housing, transportation and drinking water.