How do they match: Urban and Regional Planners

  • Planning Official

  • Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
  • Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
  • Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.

  • Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
  • Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
  • Obtain property information.
  • Provide technical information or assistance to public.