How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Urban and Regional Planners

  • Planner
  • Planner Intern
  • Planning Manager
  • Planning Consultant
  • Planning Official
  • Planning Technician
  • Regional Planner
  • Regional Economic Liaison
  • Regional Facilities Specialist
  • Regional Liaison
  • Regional Transfer Liaison
  • Transportation Planner
  • Transportation Analyst
  • Transportation Consultant
  • Transportation Specialist
  • City Planner
  • City Planning Engineer
  • Community Planner
  • Community Planning Technician
  • Community Development Planner
  • Estate Planner
  • Event Planner
  • Land Use Planner
  • Neighborhood Planner
  • Program Services Planner
  • Urban Planner

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

  • Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
  • Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
  • Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
  • 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.
  • Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
  • Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
  • Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
  • Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
  • Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.

  • Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes.
  • Design civil structures or systems.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.
  • Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.