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Urbanization necessitates integrating land use and infrastructure planning for efficient, sustainable development. Traditionally approached separately, joint planning coordinates urban growth, promoting livability, resilience, and equity. Case studies showcase successful integration models facilitating economic and social benefits. However, fragmentation across agencies and governments with distinct objectives hinders progress. Further challenges include conflicting stakeholder interests, data limitations, and institutional constraints. Nevertheless, opportunities exist to improve outcomes through cross-agency collaboration, participatory processes engaging communities in decisions, and shared data systems. With strategies addressing barriers and capitalizing on synergies, integrated planning optimizes land use and infrastructure. Though achieving coordination poses challenges, the rewards are more holistic, coherent planning benefiting all. This paper reviews the rationale, benefits, hurdles, and solutions for integrated land use and infrastructure planning essential for thriving, sustainable urban communities. It argues that while difficult, integrating these interlinked elements creates long-term value. By understanding impediments and adopting proven, context-sensitive strategies, practitioners can navigate complexities for the greater communal good