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    Careers in Urban and Regional Planning: AP Environmental Science Caitlin Bolzan

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    Urban and regional planners develop plans and programs for land use to allow sustainable growth and revitalization of cities and towns. They review developers' site plans and advise on projects' impacts on infrastructure, environment, and regulations. Planners meet with government officials to present land use plans and address feedback. They deal with issues of land use, environment, and usability. Planners are hired by city/town governments and developers. The career requires technical skills, understanding of design/planning principles, and interaction with agencies. A bachelor's or master's degree in fields like planning, engineering, or architecture is needed, along with certifications. Career prospects are above average with expected 13% growth through 2026.

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    Urban and regional planners develop plans and programs for land use to allow sustainable growth and revitalization of cities and towns. They review developers' site plans and advise on projects' impacts on infrastructure, environment, and regulations. Planners meet with government officials to present land use plans and address feedback. They deal with issues of land use, environment, and usability. Planners are hired by city/town governments and developers. The career requires technical skills, understanding of design/planning principles, and interaction with agencies. A bachelor's or master's degree in fields like planning, engineering, or architecture is needed, along with certifications. Career prospects are above average with expected 13% growth through 2026.

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    Urban and regional planners develop plans and programs for land use to allow sustainable growth and revitalization of cities and towns. They review developers' site plans and advise on projects' impacts on infrastructure, environment, and regulations. Planners meet with government officials to present land use plans and address feedback. They deal with issues of land use, environment, and usability. Planners are hired by city/town governments and developers. The career requires technical skills, understanding of design/planning principles, and interaction with agencies. A bachelor's or master's degree in fields like planning, engineering, or architecture is needed, along with certifications. Career prospects are above average with expected 13% growth through 2026.

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    Careers in Urban and Regional Planning: AP Environmental Science Caitlin Bolzan

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    Urban and regional planners develop plans and programs for land use to allow sustainable growth and revitalization of cities and towns. They review developers' site plans and advise on projects' impacts on infrastructure, environment, and regulations. Planners meet with government officials to present land use plans and address feedback. They deal with issues of land use, environment, and usability. Planners are hired by city/town governments and developers. The career requires technical skills, understanding of design/planning principles, and interaction with agencies. A bachelor's or master's degree in fields like planning, engineering, or architecture is needed, along with certifications. Career prospects are above average with expected 13% growth through 2026.

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    Careers in

    Urban and Regional Planning

    AP Environmental Science
    Caitlin Bolzan
    What Do Urban and Regional Planners Do?
    Develops Plans and Programs for Land Use
    • To create new communities
    • Allow for sustainable growth
    • Revitalize cities and towns
    Reviews and Advises on Developers’ Site Plans
    • Uses economic data and environmental studies
    • Advises on impact of zoning, building and
    environmental regulations
    • Addresses projects’ impact on basic municipal needs such as
    utilities, transit, roads, schools, public safety
    • Works with building and landscape architects
    Meet with Government Officials about Land Use Plans
    • Presents projects to planning committees
    • Use feedback from government to change project where needed
    What Issues Do Urban Planners Deal With?
    Land Use
    • Making sure the new project fits with existing development or
    improves what is there
    • Addressing building codes, neighbors and community input
    Environmental
    • Assess the impact the new development would have on air and
    water quality, traffic, transit needs, sanitation, etc.
    • Making sure the project complies with environmental laws
    • Preparing detailed studies on all these issues
    Usability
    • Reviewing the project design to determine aspects that will attract
    residents, businesses or visitors
    • Working with building and landscape architects
    • Ensuring it is accessible, attractive and will last a long time
    Who Hires Urban Planners?
    City and Town Governments
    • To help create or update zoning, building or environmental laws
    • To review developers plans and studies to understand projects’
    impact
    • To oversee new developments or projects
    Regional and State Governments
    • To coordinate development between neighboring communities
    and to create plans for larger areas
    Developers
    • To help design useful, sustainable and vibrant projects
    • To advise on applicable laws
    • To create and present reports to local governments on projects
    What Skills Do Urban Planners Need?
    • Technical writing and oral communication
    • Organized and can work in team environment
    • Knowledge of environmental, building, design, and even
    historic preservation regulations
    • Understanding of design and planning principles, including
    economic, social and physical factors
    • Ability to effectively interact with government agencies, and
    understanding of the planning and approval process
    • Can use design software such as CAD (computer-aided drafting
    • Use of statistical and financial software
    • Freehand drawing ability (for some positions)
    What Education Do Urban Planners Need?
    Bachelors or Masters Degree Schools with Good Urban Planning Programs
    • Architecture • Massachusetts: UMass Amherst, MIT,
    • Landscape Architecture Harvard, Tufts, BU, Northeastern
    • Urban/Regional Planning • Elsewhere: UCLA, Illinois, Georgia Tech,
    • Certain Engineering Fields UNC, UC Berkeley, UVA, Rutgers, Texas A&M
    • Formal certification helpful

    Examples of Relevant Courses


    • Socialogical Methods
    • Public Finance and Budgeting
    • Housing and Community Development
    • Environmental Analysis and Policy
    • Data and Analytics
    • Urban Design Studio
    What Is a Typical Urban Planner Career Path?
    • Most Urban Planners work
    for government agencies
    • About 1/5 work for private
    consulting firms

    • Urban Planners work in a


    variety of overlapping and
    complimentary fields, often
    handling multiple types of
    issues
    What Are Career Prospects for Urban Planners?
    • 36,000 Urban/Regional Planners in US in 2016
    • Above average growth of this profession:
    13% increase through 2026
    Why Urban Planning?
    • [because reasons]

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