How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Housing Development Specialist
  • Regional Facilities Specialist
  • Transportation Specialist

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
  • Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
  • Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.

  • Analyze geological or geographical data.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Compile geographic or related data.
  • Record research or operational data.