Urban and Regional Planners

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
2. 02Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
3. 03Hold 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.
4. 04Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
5. 05Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
6. 06Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
7. 07Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
8. 08Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
9. 09Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
10. 10Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
11. 11Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
12. 12Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.

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