In this lesson, we identified many uses of geography. One example is urban planning. How would geography be useful in helping to plan the future of a community? Give your response in the form of a short paragraph.

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Geography can help planners study population growth, land use, transportation routes, natural resources, and environmental hazards. This information allows them to decide where to build homes, schools, roads, parks, and businesses while protecting the environment and making the community safe and accessible. Geographic data can also help planners prepare for future changes and community needs.