Land is the most valuable asset in a city, and effective urban land use planning creates a platform from which city inhabitants can cluster together to access productive jobs, basic services and social networks; and where firms benefit from economies of specialisation and agglomeration. However, as many cities rapidly expand, land risks becoming occupied without coordination or supporting infrastructure, leading to urban sprawl, leap-frog development, vacant land, congestion, pollution, inequality and poverty. The result is urban development that is inefficient, unliveable, and environmentally unsustainable.In order to overcome these challenges, good urban land use planning should have 3 main overarching objectives: Removing barriers to economic prosperity; enhancing social inclusion; and, promoting environmental sustainability.