I feel the biggest benefit of living in planned cities is the lifestyle and amenities that you get. I mean the shopping malls, schools, colleges, sports complexes, hospitals, roads, no water logging, no or barely any power cuts! I feel this is truly the sense of modern living...Mahindra World City Palava DLF CIty are examples of this...
Hello John, You can read this article link: http://www.urbangateway.org/content/news/top-ten-reasons-why-cities-need-urban-planning to get an idea about why cities need Urban Planning.
It is very essential to choose a planned city while buying a property because a planned city enables the livability quotient of your home which inturn results in growth of the quality of life you lead. Moreover, a planned city indicates a proper vision and capability for development and growth both economically and socially. It helps the city to manage good relationships with the neighboring commercial urban centers creating an opportunity for persistent economic growth. In brief, a planned city tries to enhance joy among its citizens and It adds a direction to your life.