CAREER

Urban and Regional Planners

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$75,950

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+11% (faster than the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Master's degree

Career

What Urban and Regional Planners Do

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Other Job Titles Urban and Regional Planners May Have

City Planner, Community Development Planner, Community Planner, Development Technician, Housing Development Specialist, Neighborhood Planner, Planner, Planning Consultant, Planning Technician, Regional Planner

How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work

Senior Urban Planner ,

AECOM

My days involve project calls, analytical reports, conducting progressing reports, outlining project timelines and actions times for the week, and delegating to team members.

Economic & Community Development Manager ,

March Joint Powers Authority

A great day for me would involve several meetings with our private partners, policymakers, community members, and educators where we are developing innovative ideas that can attract low-tech and hi-tech businesses to our region. I travel quite a bit to meet with potential business partners. I also do a lot of research on resources that we can use to develop career development solutions for our region.


Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
  • Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
  • Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
  • Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.

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