Abstract: With the continuous acceleration of urbanization construction and development process, people's quality of life has gradually improved, and the power consumption for production and living has continued to rise, which has increased the operating burden of urban distribution network. Starting from the key problems in urban distribution network planning and design, this paper analyzes the matters needing attention in urban distribution network construction under the new situation. On the basis of planning objectives, technical schemes and optimization measures, comprehensively improve the planning efficiency of urban distribution network. Form a systematic, scientific and efficient distribution network system. Improve the quality of electricity for production and living.