How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
  • Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
  • Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
  • 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.
  • Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.
  • 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.

  • Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
  • Analyze geological or geographical data.
  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
  • Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
  • Compile geographic or related data.
  • Design civil structures or systems.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Obtain property information.
  • Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.
  • Provide technical information or assistance to public.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.
  • Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.