How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Urban and Regional Planners

  • Community Development Planner
  • Community Development Technician
  • Community Planner
  • Community Planning Technician
  • Housing Grant Analyst
  • Sustainable Communities Designer
  • Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
  • Transportation Analyst

  • Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
  • Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
  • Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
  • Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
  • 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.
  • Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
  • Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.

  • Communicate with government agencies.
  • Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
  • Analyze geological or geographical data.
  • Compile geographic or related data.
  • Design civil structures or systems.
  • Record research or operational data.