How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Housing Development Specialist
  • Regional Facilities Specialist
  • Transportation Specialist

  • Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
  • Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
  • Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
  • Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.

  • Prepare maps.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.