Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) networks
offer a versatile and scalable solution for expanding broadband
coverage in urban environments. However, optimizing the deploy-
ment of IAB nodes to ensure reliable coverage while minimizing
costs poses significant challenges, particularly given the location
constraints and the highly dynamic nature of urban settings. This
work introduces a novel Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)
approach for IAB network planning, considering urban con-