156 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (57%).
r/urbanplanning Traffic & Engagement r/urbanplanning Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/urbanplanning Most Active Times When r/urbanplanning Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/urbanplanning Flair Performance r/urbanplanning Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 54 (34.8%) | 16 |
| Land Use | 23 (14.8%) | 23 |
| Urban Design | 14 (9.0%) | 63 |
| Education / Career | 14 (9.0%) | 12 |
| Other | 13 (8.4%) | 4 |
| Community Dev | 13 (8.4%) | 19 |
| Transportation | 12 (7.7%) | 15 |
| Economic Dev | 5 (3.2%) | 21 |
| Jobs | 4 (2.6%) | 8 |
| Sustainability | 3 (1.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/urbanplanning Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/urbanplanning
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| city | 17 (10.9%) | 15 | 11 |
| planning | 17 (10.9%) | 20 | 15 |
| urban | 17 (10.9%) | 8 | 9 |
| cities | 10 (6.4%) | 25 | 5 |
r/urbanplanning Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/urbanplanning
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| danieltrubman.substack.com | 6 | 2 |
| worksinprogress.co | 3 | 79 |
r/urbanplanning Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/urbanplanning
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Mayor Mamdani Unveils Vision Zero Reimagined to Make Streets Safer for Every New Yorker
APA's webinar on data centers was an absolute disaster
New Zealand passed the most ambitious upzoning reforms in the world. Now comes the backlash.
One thing that hurts the US: how far commercial activity is separated from residential
Why do the same 30 people show up to every planning meeting?
Pied-à-Temper-Tantrum | Outrage over New York City’s new tax is a tempest in a walk-in closet
California Sings Bill Streamlining Approvals for TOD, with 150ft baseline, 450ft Highrise Housing in Seven Cities
Onboarding a young planner into an older team
It's back to school season. Here's why there's a push to get rid of cars at dropoff and pickup | Scientists say car-free zones boost safety but making them last has been challenging
2026 AICP Exam Resources and Information
r/urbanplanning Audience Overlap r/urbanplanning Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/urbanplanning FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/urbanplanning
What's the best time to post on r/urbanplanning?
Based on posting volume, r/urbanplanning is most active on Thursdays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/urbanplanning?
r/urbanplanning averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/urbanplanning get?
Posts on r/urbanplanning average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/urbanplanning get most?
On r/urbanplanning, most posts are text posts (57%)