Urban and regional planners develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
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- Urban and Regional Planners
- Government and Public Administration
What do they typically do
- Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals
- Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues about land use or community plans
- Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups
- Discuss with planning officials land use project purposes such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use
- Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects
- Advise planning officials about project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives
- Conduct research such as surveys and impact studies to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use
- Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation
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- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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