How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Program Services Planner

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

  • Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
  • Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • 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.
  • Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
  • Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
  • Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.

  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
  • Communicate with government agencies.