“城乡规划”对广大民众而言,似乎并不陌生,它与我们的生产、生活密切相关,涉及衣、食、住、行等诸多方面。然而,对“城乡规划”真正的内涵及其作用确实也存在不甚了解的现象。因此,探寻并构建能让公众了解“城乡规划”、参与“城乡规划”的平台和路径,十分必要。2014年5月,上海市城市规划行业协会为配合上海“2040总规”的编制工作,会同上海市城市规 “Urban and rural planning ” seems to be no stranger to the general public, it is closely related to our production and living, and involves many aspects such as clothing, food, shelter and transportation. However, the true connotation and role of “urban and rural planning ” do exist. Therefore, it is necessary to explore and build a platform and path that can let the public know about “urban and rural planning” and participate in “urban and rural planning.” In May 2014, Shanghai Urban Planning Industry Association, in line with the compilation work of Shanghai “2040 General Regulations”, together with the Shanghai Urban Regulation